Matrixport Research: The options market has not shown extreme positions, and traders are cautious about the future direction of BTC

Trump Leads in Election Data, Yet Options Market Shows No Extreme Positions

Ploymarket's latest data shows Trump leading Harris by over 10 points, with Trump at 55.9% and Harris at 43.4%. As implied volatility remains low, BTC traders need to establish corresponding positions to prepare for a potential bull market that could arise from Trump's victory.

However, the data indicates that although BTC options will expire on November 8, 2024, the market has not shown extreme positions, reflecting traders' cautious attitude towards the election outcome. It cannot be ruled out that while Trump's election may be beneficial for the crypto market, his monetary policy could exert pressure on the long-term trend of crypto assets.

MicroStrategy Remains Hot, Investors Prefer Complex Investment Strategies to Lock in Profits

Data shows that the trading volume in the BTC options market this year has ranged between $42 billion and $71 billion, making it a favored leveraged tool among traders. Additionally, although MicroStrategy's current stock price is higher than the value of its held BTC, as mining revenues decline, holding MicroStrategy has become an alternative choice for gaining direct exposure to Bitcoin.

Fed's Rate Cut Expectations for November Decline, BTC Price Faces Pressure

The minutes from the Fed's September meeting show that policymakers have differing views on the extent of recent rate cuts, with a minority of officials calling for a 25 bp cut and gaining some support from attendees. Following the release of the minutes, the market quickly adjusted down its expectations for a rate cut in November, while U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday and the crypto market fell. Data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange indicates a 70.4% probability of a 25 bp rate cut in November, with the probability of no cut rising to 29.6%.

Earlier this year, the macroeconomic situation improved, leading to a rebound in BTC prices, but as both market structure and liquidity driving factors weakened, a pullback occurred. Trump's victory could bring positive news for BTC, but if the Fed adopts a tightening monetary stance in response to the excessive economic stimulus from Trump's policies, upward movement will face resistance. During this pre-election period, traders looking to profit in the short term may consider using call option arbitrage strategies to manage risk and capture upside gains.

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