Bitcoin options expiring Friday carry substantial put exposure below the market price, while short-term volatility pricing has fallen ahead of Wednesday's US inflation report. Data from Coinbase-owned Deribit, a crypto options exchange, showed that in an Oct. 12 snapshot the Oct.
As Bitcoin (BTC) saw over $25 billion wiped from its market capitalization in 24 hours – dropping to roughly $1.65 trillion on October 12, 2026 – analysts sampled by Finbold have warned of mounting sell-off pressures.
Bitcoin's price is hovering near $82,400 on Monday afternoon as Wall Street delivers a mixed performance across major indexes. Investors remain decidedly cautious ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation data scheduled for release later this week, including the consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI). Bitcoin Slips 1.
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Strategy bought 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 million and repurchased about $192 million of preferred stock during the week ended Oct. 11.
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Bitcoin's recent dip highlights market sensitivity to macroeconomic factors, signaling potential volatility and cautious institutional sentiment. Bitcoin slips as Crypto Fear and Greed Index cools to 56.
Bitcoin has rebounded above $83,000, according to ViaBTC's Jeff Ko, as analysts have identified a drop below $80,000 or a recovery toward $86,000 as possible outcomes of this week's U.S. inflation report.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 56 from an August peak of 82, as oil, bond yields, and ETF outflows hit Bitcoin in October.
Bitcoin reached $84,254 before retreating as WTI crude topped $94 and Brent climbed to $107.25, its highest level since Sept. 16.
The indicator has held above its 1.10 annual benchmark, with weekly and monthly averages also higher.
The changes limit peer-imposed fee rates in dual-funded channels and verify fees when Bitcoin Core constructs transactions for Eclair.