Bitcoin’s options market shows extreme fear, but historical trends suggest potential for rebounds. Global economic pressures from US trade tariffs affect traders’ sentiment. BTC fell below $113,000 for the first time in two weeks, triggering $113 million in liquidated long positions after hitting an all-time high of $124,176.

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Bitcoin options skew turns bearish, reflecting heightened investor caution. The 30-day options delta skew hits 12%, signaling extreme fear. Previous spikes led to gains as traders embraced risk during market turbulence. Current turbulence does not invalidate Bitcoin’s longer-term bullish trend, suggesting potential benefits from stock market outflows.

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