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    Bitcoin Options Traders Divided Before Fed’s Jackson Hole Gathering

    Ethan CarterBy Ethan CarterAugust 21, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Summary

    • Data from options reveals that Bitcoin traders are evenly divided, with similar amounts of bullish and bearish trades.
    • Analysts state that the market will closely observe Powell’s remarks if there are no explicit decisions regarding interest rate cuts.
    • They also noted that the bullish structure of the crypto market remains strong in the long run.

    Bitcoin traders find themselves in a critical standoff ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole symposium this Friday.

    With conflicting signals in the macroeconomic landscape and diverse investor sentiments, the direction remains indeterminate for both U.S. equities and crypto.

    The CPI report for July, released earlier this month, presented a bullish indicator with hopes for rate cuts, sparking a crypto rally that drove Bitcoin to an unprecedented high in early August.

    However, the recent PPI data has raised inflation concerns, amplifying uncertainty over the Fed’s intentions for rate cuts this year, including in September.

    Bitcoin has seen a drop of 8% from its all-time high of approximately $124,128 on August 14, currently trading at $114,170, following a notable decline over the past week, CoinGecko data indicates.

    Despite Bitcoin nearing historical highs, “the market anticipates an approximately 85% probability of a rate cut at the upcoming September FOMC meeting,” according to John Haar, managing director at Swan Bitcoin, speaking to Decrypt.

    “Powell is likely to maintain a neutral stance to preserve his options,” Haar added.

    The Dilemma of Cutting Rates

    While bond traders strongly believe a cut will be implemented in September, the prevailing uncertainty has caused differing expectations among investors and in the derivatives market.

    The ratio of “bullish to bearish block trades was almost balanced,” stated Adam Chu, Chief Researcher at GreeksLive, an options trading platform, in an interview with Decrypt.

    Despite substantial trading activity, “short-term implied volatility has decreased,” noted Adam, suggesting that “institutional investors lack confidence that this meeting will trigger significant volatility.”

    Regardless, the market’s response largely depends on Powell’s tone.

    “It’s evident that a large number of investors are anticipating a rate cut,” remarked James Gernetzke, CFO at Exodus, to Decrypt.

    Gernetzke posits that while a decision on rates might not crystallize until subsequent data is available, investors should pay close attention to Powell’s tone—”this will hold as much weight as the actual details.”

    “Bitcoin and crypto assets are influenced by global liquidity dynamics and are likely to respond positively to any indication that the Fed plans to continue its dovish approach,” asserted Gerry O’Shea, head of global market insights at Hashdex, to Decrypt.

    In contrast, a hawkish tone could trigger a fresh sell-off in both equities and crypto markets.

    However, Gernetzke provided a balanced perspective, indicating that the current crypto market cycle is “atypical due to regulatory advantages” and institutional adoption, which “may cushion the impact of a hawkish Powell.”

    O’Shea shared similar thoughts, contending that any adverse short-term decisions regarding rates would not undermine the long-term investment rationale for crypto, bolstered by institutional adoption and positive government policy.

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      Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.

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