Bitcoin price drops to $39K, but data shows leverage traders dreaming of $50K

Bitcoin price drops to $39K, but data shows leverage traders dreaming of $50K

Multiple factors are pushing BTC price below $40,000, but derivatives data shows pro traders are neutral, and holding out hope for a quick trend reversal. On April 11, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $40,500, reaching a crucial level that erased the gains from the previous three weeks when the price peaked at $48,200 on March 28.According to analysts, the United States Federal Reserve balance sheet reductions are adding pressure to stocks and risk assets, with Bitcoin standing to lose appeal.Decentrader co-founder filbfilb agreed with these powerful headwinds by arguing that the Fed's action....


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