Millions Invested in Speculation: Traders Bet on Bitcoin Reaching 55,000 Dollars by June

Crypto News– Traders are placing bets on Bitcoin surpassing the $55,000 mark and potentially climbing even higher by June.

Millions Invested in Speculation: Traders Bet on Bitcoin Reaching 55,000 Dollars by June

Options contracts, which yield returns if Bitcoin reaches approximately the $55,000 to $57,000 price range, have become increasingly popular among traders. This trend signals a growing consensus among traders anticipating a Bitcoin rally. These contracts are slated to expire by the end of the first half of the year.

This surge in bets comes amidst a 12% decline in the price of Bitcoin from its peak of $49,000 in early January. However, similar to other analysts, many believe that this downturn may be temporary.

Several factors are anticipated to fuel a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value. These factors include ongoing optimism surrounding US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, the possibility of the Federal Reserve implementing interest rate cuts, concerns regarding the Chinese stock market, and the upcoming “halving” event, which will reduce the influx of new Bitcoin into the market by half.

Substantial rewards

According to analysts at digital assets brokerage K33, the price of bullish options, known as calls, has increased, indicating a surge in demand “as the market maintains a positive six-month outlook.”

Options provide traders with the opportunity to pay a premium upfront for the right to decide whether to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price in the future.

On the CME, contracts that yield returns when Bitcoin reaches $57,000 were the most favored, offering a combined potential payoff of approximately $17 million.

Conversely, on Derebit, contracts that mature when Bitcoin hits $55,000 attracted the most interest from traders, potentially offering a payout of $154 million.

Meanwhile, K33 analysts observed that short-term options pricing suggests investors are hedging their positions.

They noted that the price to speculate on Bitcoin’s short-term price fluctuations is currently balanced, indicating a lack of significant catalysts driving the market.