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According to Jinshi reports, Citigroup strategists have stated that the excessive bullish positions in U.S. tech stocks are putting investors at risk of a market reversal.The Citigroup team pointed out that the ongoing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has pushed bullish market bets to the limit, particularly making the Nasdaq 100 index vulnerable to shocks. Since hitting a bottom in late March, the S&P 500 index has risen by 20%, and the Nasdaq 100 index has soared by 33%.

According to a report by Cryptopolitan, a market report released by Wintermute indicates that Bitcoin's breakthrough of $80,000 is primarily driven by a short squeeze in the perpetual futures market, rather than by spot demand. Over the past month, Bitcoin futures open interest has increased by about $10 billion to $58 billion, while spot trading volume has dropped to a two-year low. When Bitcoin surpassed $70,000, a large number of shorts were forced to close their positions, triggering a buying spree that pushed prices higher. Wintermute warns that the rally, lacking support from spot demand, is fragile, and the market may face a sharp reversal.In the long term, recent net inflows into spot ETFs have reached $623 million, and the exchange's Bitcoin inventory has fallen to a seven-year low, but these factors are not enough to offset short-term risks. The U.S. CPI data being higher than expected and the uncertainty surrounding the nomination of the Federal Reserve Chair may also exacerbate market pressures. Wintermute states that $85,000 is still a possibility, but the risk-reward ratio for buying at the current price level is poor.

According to Benchmark Studio, after the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued inquiries to multiple companies regarding overseas shareholding structures, Chinese tech startups such as Moonshot AI and DeepRoute.ai are evaluating the feasibility of relocating their company registration from overseas back to China. They are currently discussing related plans with lawyers and have not yet made a final decision. Shanghai AI model developer StepFun has taken the lead in initiating the process of dismantling its overseas shareholding structure to expedite the regulatory approval process for its Hong Kong IPO.The direct trigger for this tightening of regulations was Meta's acquisition of the AI agency Manus, founded by Chinese individuals, for $2 billion—relevant authorities have ordered the cancellation of this acquisition, leading to a systematic review by regulators of the "domestic operation, overseas registration" company model.Dismantling the red-chip structure is complex, typically taking six months to a year, involving multiple steps such as repurchasing offshore equity, establishing joint ventures, and investors re-entering shares. Additionally, the lock-up period for joint ventures listed in Hong Kong lasts up to 12 months, which is twice as long as that for ordinary red-chip stocks. Analysts point out that if the red-chip structure faces comprehensive restrictions, it will significantly weaken the ability of Chinese startups to obtain dollar financing from overseas.

QCP stated that BTC rebounded from an overnight low near $75,000 to around $78,000, but this rise seems more like a correction after a calming of risk sentiment rather than a new phase for the market.The report pointed out that Trump's unilateral extension of the ceasefire with Iran has reduced expectations for short-term escalation of conflict, but the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, and Iran's position is still unclear. Meanwhile, oil prices remain around $100 per barrel, creating a coexistence of inflationary pressure and slowing growth. QCP also noted that BTC's open interest has significantly rebounded, and the funding rate remains negative, indicating that shorts are still increasing their positions during the rise; the options market overall is still pricing for volatility rather than a continuation of trends.

Macro analyst Jordi Visser stated that although the market generally expects the cryptocurrency industry to enter a bear market, Bitcoin and Ethereum are less than 10% away from triggering key levels for a trend reversal.He pointed out that if Bitcoin breaks above $76,000 and Ethereum rises above $2,400, it could mark the beginning of a sustained upward trend for the year. Visser believes that the probability of a recession in the U.S. in the short term is low, a judgment that aligns with the pricing of the prediction market Kalshi, which currently estimates the probability of a recession in 2026 to be around 24%.He also noted that in the context of high inflation and a lack of clear growth momentum in traditional markets (such as the S&P 500), funds may continue to flow into asset classes with income potential. However, there are still divergences in the market; veteran trader Peter Brandt recently stated that the low point for Bitcoin this year may not have occurred yet, and prices could retest or even fall below the $60,000 range. Visser emphasized that the market should not be simply divided into bull and bear cycles, but should be judged from a longer-term structural and liquidity change perspective.

According to Cointelegraph, macro investor Jordi Visser stated that Bitcoin and Ethereum are not far from key price levels that could indicate a trend reversal this year, despite an increasing number of opinions in the industry suggesting that the market has entered a bear cycle. He said, "If Bitcoin breaks through $76,000, and Ethereum breaks through $2,400, I believe this will mark the beginning of a sustainable upward trend this year, as I do not expect an economic recession."Visser also stated, "I believe inflation will remain high, and people will need to look for profitable assets in a world where the S&P index has no gains." The prediction market Kalshi currently prices the probability of a recession in 2026 at 24%, down 10 percentage points from the past 30 days. Visser's views contrast with the growing pessimism in the current crypto industry—some even expect Bitcoin to fall below the year-to-date low of $60,000 set on February 6. Veteran trader Peter Brandt stated on March 31 that Bitcoin may retest or even "slightly dip below" that price level in September or October this year, which would mark the low point of this bear market.

According to CoinDesk, as market sentiment improves, the Bitcoin options market is showing a significant shift. The call options with a strike price of $80,000 on Deribit have become the most popular trades, with an open interest exceeding $1.6 billion, surpassing the previously dominant $60,000 put options (with an open interest of about $1.41 billion). Analysts believe that the recent temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has led to a decline in oil prices, easing inflation expectations, which may enhance the market's expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, thereby benefiting risk assets including Bitcoin.In addition, asset management firm 21Shares stated that with continued inflows into ETFs and increased institutional holdings, if the geopolitical situation eases and the regulatory environment improves, Bitcoin could potentially surge to $100,000 by the end of the second quarter. However, risks remain in the market; the current ceasefire situation is relatively fragile, and if the conflict in the Middle East escalates again, a rebound in oil prices could suppress market risk appetite, thereby limiting Bitcoin's upside potential.

According to Jinshi News, Société Générale pointed out that the exchange rate of the US dollar against a basket of currencies has recently declined, but the drop is expected to be limited. After the dollar index reached its highest point in over nine months, the bullish positions on the dollar seem to have become excessive. The foreign exchange market is showing a reversal of the dollar's recovery; however, the rebound of the euro or pound against the dollar may not be lasting. The dollar typically benefits from rising energy prices and investors seeking safe-haven assets.

According to CryptoQuant analyst @Darkfost_Coc, based on the market sentiment index (which is derived from media articles, X platform data, and several other sentiment indicators), the current market consensus has turned bearish.@Darkfost_Coc believes that when a common consensus is formed, the market often reverses, proving that the majority are wrong. The chart illustrates this situation during the periods from July to October 2024 and from February to April 2025.@Darkfost_Coc also stated that the "index pessimism" phase may last for a while, especially when the market enters a prolonged bear market. The current market has only just entered this phase since early November, and although the indicator tends to lean bullish, it is crucial to remain cautious and patient in a bear market environment.

"1011 Insider Whale" Garrett Jin recently posted on the X platform, stating that the current rise in silver, palladium, and platinum is a short squeeze and lacks sustainability. Once a reversal occurs, it may lead to a decline in gold. He predicts that capital will shift from the precious metals market to BTC and ETH, becoming the main direction for the next round of capital rotation.

Despite Bitcoin's price having retraced by as much as 36% since hitting an all-time high, its implied volatility remains at a relatively manageable level. This change reflects that as Bitcoin gradually moves towards institutionalization, its risk transmission mechanisms are being reshaped. In the early stages, Bitcoin's value was primarily driven by speculative traders who sought to profit from its frequent and significant price fluctuations.The overall derivatives market indicates that bearish sentiment is reversing. According to Coinglass data, the demand for long positions in the Bitcoin perpetual contracts, a high-leverage trading market commonly used by crypto traders, is currently rising, while the open interest remains at a relatively moderate level. The funding rate for related contracts has turned positive, indicating that bullish bets have regained dominance after dipping into negative territory earlier this week.Deribit data shows that the open interest for call options with a strike price of $100,000 is the highest, whereas the market primarily focused on downside protection around $80,000 and $85,000 in the previous week. GSR's head of OTC trading, Spencer Hallarn, stated, "In the past few weeks, speculative long positions have significantly decreased, as evidenced by the decline in open interest and funding rates for perpetual contracts. This has also prepared the crypto market for the next round of upward movement."

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest continued to increase its holdings in cryptocurrency-related stocks on Wednesday, accumulating approximately $16.47 million worth of Coinbase shares, totaling 62,166 shares, distributed among the ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF funds. Currently, Coinbase is the fifth largest holding in ARKK, with a total holding value of about $392 million, accounting for 5.2% of the portfolio. Due to recent pullbacks, Coinbase's stock price has still fallen by 26.7% over the past month.Ark also increased its holdings in the Ark-21Shares Bitcoin ETF, purchasing a total of 39,400 shares (approximately $1.17 million). Recently, Ark has been continuously acquiring cryptocurrency exposure stocks such as Coinbase, BitMine, Bullish, Circle, and Robinhood, aiming to take advantage of the positioning window after the significant pullback in the sector. Cathie Wood stated on X that the current liquidity squeeze affecting the cryptocurrency and AI sectors is expected to reverse in the coming weeks, and noted that her judgment is based on three points: 1: The Federal Reserve may end quantitative tightening (QT) at the meeting on December 10; 2: As the U.S. government shutdown issue is resolved, market liquidity will gradually return; 3: The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates again next month.Wood mentioned in a previous webinar that the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has reflected a "significant decline" in inflation over the past month, and pointed out that the "deflationary forces" in the technology sector are strengthening, stating, "After the tariff impacts are digested next year, we wouldn't be surprised to see a real breakthrough downward in inflation."

According to Jinshi News, Nvidia (NVDA.O) reported strong earnings results and confirmed that the economic fundamentals remain robust with its employment report, but the optimism in the U.S. stock market did not last. Traders pointed out that concerns about AI revenue and profits have resurfaced, and the drop in cryptocurrency to its lowest point since April also affected the stock market. Chris Murphy, co-head of derivatives strategy at Susquehanna International, stated that investors are beginning to question the driving factors for the year-end rally, and CTA positions remain fragile, which could trigger the automatic liquidation mechanisms of quantitative funds, leading to additional selling.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, Ma Ji Da Ge added $256,000 in margin to his long position and increased his long position by 1,775 ETH, worth $5.3 million. His average opening price was $3,024, and the liquidation price was $2,908.In the past six months, Ma Ji Da Ge made a profit of up to $45.66 million from going long on ETH. However, after the market turned, he lost all his profits and incurred a loss of $17.72 million in principal.

The crypto sentiment analysis platform Santiment points out that the discussion volume on social platforms for Bitcoin has surged. Although this is not a definitive signal of a bottom in the crypto market, the probability of a market reversal is significantly increasing.When Bitcoin's price fell below $95,000 this Friday, the discussion heat reached a new four-month high, indicating that retail investors' extreme panic and FUD sentiment are fully erupting.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr stated that after experiencing a large-scale leverage washout, the market is still in a correction phase; the risk of cascading liquidations has fallen below peak levels. A short-term rebound is possible, but for a sustainable reversal to occur, prices need to grow in sync with open interest, or there must be a significant inflow of spot funds.