Why a trader says Bitcoin is short-term bearish despite holding $30K
Bitcoin is short-term bearish, traders say, as the options market hints at consolidation. A pseudonymous trader known as “Byzantine General” is short-term bearish as Bitcoin (BTC) continues to test the same $30,000 support area.Although the price of Bitcoin is staying above a key support level, the trader said the price action is not bullish. He wrote:“In the midst of all this chaos, here's a bitcoin chart. Not much to do. It's bearish no matter how you look at it. But we're sitting on support, so no swing short opportunity either... It's just waiting now. > YO needs to hold.”"Options....
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