Discover Crypto π¨ Institutional Bitcoin TRAP Ends FRIDAY (Max Altcoin Volatility Inbound)
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Dec 24, 2025 Could institutions be luring investors into a Bitcoin trap? With a critical deadline approaching, massive volatility may shake up the crypto market. Delving into dealer algorithms, the discussion reveals how they influence price stability. Insights on wage growth versus GDP highlight the impact of wealth distribution. Many altcoins are deep in oversold territory, leading to expectations of significant rebounds. Lastly, potential shifts in Ethereum's price structure may signal further movement ahead.
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Options Expiry Creating A Price Pin
- Drew argues a massive options expiry on Dec 26 is creating a liquidity pocket that pins Bitcoin's price between major call and put walls.
- Dealer algorithms are allegedly selling rips and buying dips to suppress volatility until the expiry releases that pin.
Algorithms Suppress Volatility
- The host explains that algorithms maintain a price pocket by selling into rallies and buying dips around option strikes.
- That systematic suppression explains why Bitcoin can't break above the long-term trend line, he says.
Prepare For Post-Expiry Volatility
- Expect choppy action into Christmas and prepare for an explosive move once the options pin is released.
- Plan positions for higher volatility after Dec 26 rather than assuming calm markets will persist.