ChainCatcher report: Bitcoin has risen nearly 7% since Sunday, reaching the $72,000 range before its momentum slowed, with institutional capital flows remaining unclear. The market is focused on two key uncertainties: the U.S. March CPI data (expected to exceed 3% year-over-year, driven by energy prices) and progress in weekend U.S.-Iran negotiations. Options markets show institutions simultaneously buying call options at $80,000 on Deribit and call options linked to BlackRock’s IBIT, while maintaining a high proportion of put options to hedge against downside risk. If CPI exceeds expectations, it could strengthen expectations of Fed rate hikes, pressuring risk assets including Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Reaches $72,000 but Encounters Resistance Amid CPI Data and U.S.-Iran Talks
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Bitcoin surged to $72,000 this week, rising nearly 7% since Sunday, but momentum has stalled. On-chain data shows mixed activity as traders await the U.S. March CPI report and U.S.-Iran negotiations. The options market reveals significant positioning in $80,000 call options and BlackRock’s IBIT-linked calls, with put options also increasing to hedge risk. A CPI reading above 3% could alter Fed rate expectations and pressure Bitcoin.
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