Over the past week, the market has been choppy as investors weigh mixed cues on jobs, inflation, and interest rates. Bitcoin briefly fell near $112,500 on Tuesday, before a modest recovery to the current $113,500. A potential contrarian signal has emerged, which can indicate buying opportunities in derivatives. Bullish Reversal? In its latest analysis, CryptoQuant noted that the Binance Taker Buy Sell Ratio is flashing a potential buy signal, as the indicator has reached its lowest monthly average since the start of the current market cycle. The taker buy-sell ratio measures the balance of buying and selling pressure in the derivatives market. A ratio above 1 indicates buy orders dominate the futures order book, and typically signals bullish conditions, while a ratio below 1 reflects selling pressure and bearish sentiment. Currently, the ratio on Binance sits near 0.95. This, interestingly, happens to be the lowest level observed in this cycle. Previous instances have seen that sharp drops in this metric have often created contrarian buying opportunities, as the market tends to move against the majority. CryptoQuant analyst observed that such extreme readings may hint at a potential rebound, which could present an attractive entry point for traders seeking to capitalize on a shift in sentiment in the derivatives space. Beyond derivatives, social media commentary has turned overwhelmingly negative. In fact, Santiment flagged that the narrative has been the most pessimistic since June 22, when geopolitical tensions sparked panic selling. The extreme crowd fear has often coincided with local bottoms, as prices historically move opposite to prevailing sentiment. Therefore, the latest wave of negativity could signal an upcoming “dip bounce” that rewards contrarian buyers. Another Leg Up From a structural standpoint, Bitcoin Vector found that Bitcoin has undergone an abrupt “shift” into a bearish setup, which means that the asset could be poised for a short-term reversal as it tests support near $112,700, with resistance marked around $123,800. This move reflects a weakening in structure, but what stands out is that the Risk Oscillator has not broken down, unlike the destabilization phase seen between February and April, when both structure and risk conditions deteriorated sharply. The current resilience of the Risk Oscillator depicts that while bearish sentiment dominates in the near term, the broader market foundation remains intact. According to the analytic platform, this stability raises the probability of another upward leg for Bitcoin, potentially forming a bottom, before the market undergoes a more decisive long-term trend change. The post Bitcoin Opportunity? Binance Futures Sentiment Crashes to Local Lows appeared first on CryptoPotato .
Fidelity has significantly expanded its digital asset exposure in 2025, with its cryptocurrency holdings climbing by more than $5.3 billion year-to-date, according to fresh data compiled by Finbold research. As of January 1, 2025, Fidelity’s two flagship spot crypto ETFs , the Fidelity Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) and Fidelity Ethereum ETF (FETH) reported combined holdings of 201,163 BTC and 462,250 ETH, valued at $20.55 billion as per the data retrieved from Lookonchain . By August 20, 2025, those holdings had risen to 199,127 BTC and 728,939 ETH, worth a total of $25.92 billion at prevailing market prices. In total, this amounts to a 26.1% increase, translating into $5.37 billion of additional crypto exposure in less than eight months. !function(e,n,i,s){var d="InfogramEmbeds";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,"script","infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js"); Bitcoin vs. Ethereum flows While Fidelity’s BTC exposure dipped slightly in terms of unit holdings (down about 2,000 BTC), the dollar value of its Bitcoin holdings surged by $3.76 billion (+19.8%), thanks to Bitcoin’s rally from $92,595 to $113,500 over the same period. Ethereum, however, was the standout. Fidelity’s ETH stash ballooned from 462,250 ETH to 728,939 ETH, a 62% increase in tokens held, driving a 103.9% surge in dollar terms from $1.55 billion to $3.16 billion. Beyond ETFs It’s important to note that Fidelity’s crypto footprint extends beyond FBTC and FETH. Through its Fidelity Custody arm, the firm also safekeeps assets for major institutional clients, including corporates and hedge funds. Arkham data pegs Fidelity’s broader custody book at $46.21 billion (as of August 20), up nearly $10 billion from the start of the year when its total holding were $36.22 billion. On-chain records further show active transfers between Fidelity Custody and Coinbase , including multi-million-dollar BTC outflows, standard ETF and custody operations, but also a sign of high client activity. With over $45 billion in digital assets under custody, Fidelity has firmly established itself as one of the largest traditional finance players in the crypto ecosystem, a trend likely to accelerate as spot ETFs deepen their foothold in U.S. capital markets. As Finbold research reported last week, between January 1, 2025, and August 14, 2025, BlackRock’s crypto portfolio surged by $49.15 billion, growing from $54.83 billion to $103.98 billion. The post Fidelity’s crypto holdings climb by $5 billion in 2025 appeared first on Finbold .
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