Bitcoin Rally Triggers Over $160M In Shorts Liquidations As ETF Optimism Mounts — Fear & Greed Index Flashes 'Extreme Greed'
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
Bitcoin's surge past $46,000 led to over $160M in short position liquidations, with the Fear & Greed Index indicating 'Extreme Greed'. Ethereum shorts also faced significant losses. Analyst Jamie Coutts suggests Bitcoin's fundamentals, including network activity, support its value despite being below peak levels. The SEC warns against FOMO-driven investments ahead of an anticipated ETF approval.
January 09, 2024 | 4:29 am
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Bitcoin's price surge resulted in significant short position liquidations, indicating strong bullish sentiment and potential for continued upward price movement in the short term.
The liquidation of short positions and the 'Extreme Greed' sentiment suggest a strong bullish trend for Bitcoin, which could lead to further short-term price increases.
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Ethereum also experienced a significant amount of short liquidations, indicating that the bullish sentiment in the crypto market extends beyond Bitcoin.
The $25 million in liquidated Ethereum shorts reflect a positive market sentiment that could contribute to upward price momentum in the short term.
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