Bitcoin futures data shows 'improving' mood' despite -31% GBTC premium

Bitcoin futures data shows 'improving' mood' despite -31% GBTC premium

CME futures data combines with numbers from derivatives platforms to suggest that investors are getting less fearful. Bitcoin (BTC) traders may be nervous going into the Federal Reserve rate hike decision, but research suggests that the bulls are broadly gaining ground.In a fresh update on July 26, analytics firm Arcane Research flagged what it calls "improving" sentiment among institutional traders.Caution mixed with "improving sentiment"While attention has focused on the likelihood of a deeper macro low for BTC/USD to come, it appears that not every investor cohort is ready to run for....


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