Bitcoin breaks historical highs, zero/low-interest borrowing helps investors make steady investments | Weekly Market Insights Review

On November 20 at 8 PM, the official YouTube channel of Matrixport hosted a live stream where Daniel, the head of asset management at Matrixport, provided an in-depth analysis of the market performance from the previous week (November 13 - November 19). Daniel elaborated on the reasons behind BTC's price reaching a historical high, including the continuous influx of institutional funds, the launch of BTC ETF options, and the approaching critical point of global crypto adoption. He also discussed the dynamic changes in the current options market and their profound impact on the market, offering investors robust strategies for positioning in a high-volatility market environment.

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As of November 22 (at the time of writing), the BTC price has surpassed $99,000, reaching a historical high, primarily driven by the influx of institutional funds and the launch of BTC ETF options. The global crypto adoption rate is nearing the 8% critical point, coupled with a strong dollar, making BTC the preferred tool for hedging against traditional asset volatility, resulting in heightened market sentiment. The application of innovative tools such as options markets and zero/low-interest lending has provided investors with greater liquidity and risk-hedging capabilities, attracting more traditional funds into the market.

Analysis of Market Volatility Reasons

• Institutional Fund Influx and Favorable Policies

The main driving force behind this round of BTC's rise comes from the strong influx of institutional funds. MicroStrategy has increased its BTC holdings again, further solidifying its market positioning as a "BTC bank"; BlackRock is attracting traditional funds into the market through BTC ETF, injecting liquidity. At the same time, reduced global policy uncertainty has made BTC the "digital gold" in asset allocation.

• Scarcity and Accelerated Adoption Rate

As a decentralized asset, BTC's scarcity and consensus pricing logic make it uniquely attractive. With the global adoption rate reaching the critical point of 8%, the demand for BTC is expected to see a significant increase. The increasing allocation ratio from both institutional and individual investors further consolidates BTC's position as a long-term value storage tool.

Current Context of Options Market and Institutional Behavior

• Market Impact of BTC ETF Options

The launch of BTC ETF options marks a further maturation of the market. On its first day, the ETF options trading volume reached 73,000 contracts, with a call/put ratio as high as 4:1, indicating strong investor confidence in the short-term bullish market. At the same time, institutions are using options to hedge against volatility risks, bringing greater stability to the market.

• Volatility Changes and Fund Flows

Despite the significant rise in BTC prices, short-term volatility is on a downward trend, indicating a gradual rationalization of market sentiment. Institutional funds are primarily flowing into BTC, while retail funds are leaning towards other tokens like ETH. However, if the influx of institutional funds slows down, the market may face adjustment pressure.

Investment Directions to Watch

• Installment Purchases and Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategies

Matrixport's installment purchase helps investors build positions in batches at a lower cost, avoiding the risks of one-time investments, while dollar-cost averaging smooths out the cost of building positions amid market volatility, suitable for long-term BTC holders.

• Zero/Low-Interest Lending Products to Support Steady Positioning

Matrixport's zero/low-interest lending products provide low-cost, high-flexibility financing tools for the current high-volatility market:

• Interest-free/low-interest financing: Investors can use BTC as collateral, eliminating the burden of traditional high-interest loans and avoiding potential profit losses from selling at high prices.

• No liquidation and crash protection: Locking in downside risks to avoid forced liquidation triggered by market volatility.

• Flexible yield structure: Investors can flexibly set high and low strike prices based on their risk preferences and market expectations, allowing for adjustments and trade-offs between protection ranges, financing costs, and upper-limit yields.

Conclusion

This week, BTC has shown a strong upward trend driven by institutional funds, favorable policies, and accelerated adoption rates. The further maturation of the options market and innovative products like zero/low-interest lending provide investors with diversified choices to robustly respond to high-volatility markets. Against the backdrop of accelerating adoption rates in the future, BTC and related assets are expected to continue leading the crypto market.

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