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Story: Bitcoin Faces Longest Losing Streak Since 2024 Amid Fed Repricing and Market Caution

By Steven Anderson

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Longest Weekly Decline in Over a Year. Bitcoin’s recent drop has pushed its fourth-quarter performance toward what could become its worst…

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Key Spot Metric Shows Signs of Dip-Buying. Even as price action remains fragile, on-chain data provides a subtle hint of underlying demand.

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Options Traders Position for More Downside. While spot buyers are accumulating, derivatives traders remain defensive.

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Federal Reserve Repricing Supports a Short-Term Lift. The recent bounce aligns with a significant shift in expectations for the Federal Reserve’s…

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Digital Asset Treasuries Under Pressure. The ongoing downturn has hit digital asset treasury stocks particularly hard.

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A Potential Bottom Forming—But Bull Trap Risk Remains. While spot accumulation metrics show promise, analysts remain divided on whether a true market…

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Outlook: All Eyes on December. Bitcoin now stands at a crucial juncture. Key factors shaping the next few weeks include:

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Bitcoin is heading toward its toughest quarter in years as the market struggles to stabilize following a prolonged downturn.

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“I expect a rough ride into Christmas,” said Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, speaking to Decrypt.

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Despite the broader weakness, Bitcoin has clawed back some losses. It is trading near $87,400 after bouncing from a November 21 low of $82,100, according to CoinGecko.

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This indicator measures whether deep liquidity on spot markets is favoring buyers or sellers. A spike typically suggests strong bids absorbing sell pressure.

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This current rise does not guarantee a reversal, but analysts say it indicates that buyers are actively stepping in at lower levels.

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While spot buyers are accumulating, derivatives traders remain defensive. Dawson highlighted that options market positioning shows a heavy build-up of protective puts—especially…

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A negative skew in the options market reinforces this sentiment, suggesting traders are paying a premium to guard against deeper declines.

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“I wouldn’t be surprised if Bitcoin briefly slipped into the mid to high $70,000 range,” Dawson said, adding that the asset could still recover to near $90,000 by…

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