2026-01-05 07:31:33

The Bitcoin options market continues to show interesting dynamics. With $IBIT gaining momentum and significant positioning in BTC derivatives, there's growing speculation about a potential squeeze in the options market. If momentum builds, short position holders could find themselves under considerable pressure. The interplay between spot and derivatives markets—especially with institutional flows through products like $IBIT—often creates these catalysts that catch leveraged players off guard. Worth monitoring how this positioning evolves.

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LiquidityNinja

· 01-07 06:37

The shorts might really suffer this time; IBIT's institutional strength in this wave is quite powerful.

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AirDropMissed

· 01-06 20:46

The shorts are doomed; this squeeze is definitely coming.

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MercilessHalal

· 01-05 17:12

The shorts are probably going to get trapped this time. The institutional inflow into IBIT might just be the trigger.

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RugPullAlarm

· 01-05 08:00

Bro, on-chain data shows that IBIT's capital flow over the past two weeks has been indeed abnormal, but don't be fooled by institutional narratives—we need to see clearly who is building the positions. The short squeeze isn't new, but the key is how much leverage is waiting to be liquidated behind the scenes—that's what truly deserves close attention.

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DegenMcsleepless

· 01-05 07:58

🔥 IBIT is indeed bleeding this time, the bears are going to suffer.

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ForkMaster

· 01-05 07:56

Ha, it's the old trick of institutions harvesting retail investors again. With products like $IBIT entering the market, how will the short-term traders survive? I'm just waiting to see how this squeeze unfolds. All three of my positions rely on this arbitrage gap, so I need to keep a close eye on whether there are any vulnerabilities in the contract code.

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consensus_whisperer

· 01-05 07:55

The shorts are probably going to get squeezed this time. IBIT is pouring money in through institutional investment, while retail investors are still sleeping.

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GasDevourer

· 01-05 07:38

The short position is going to get trapped again, haha

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