BTC is testing the 200-week moving average, and this weekend’s weekly close is crucial
Bitcoin briefly fell to around $67,000 today. According to BeInCrypto data, the price landed right around the 200-week simple moving average (approximately $67,922). In July this year, the same average caught a pullback, before the rally in August. So many people are watching to see whether it holds this time.
Here are a few key dates to keep an eye on:
1. This Sunday’s weekly close If the weekly candle closes below the 200-week moving average, analysts see the next reference range at $66,000–$67,000, followed by around $62,300, a level that held twice this year.
2. November 30: MSCI index adjustment MSCI will remove Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, from relevant indexes. Portfolio rebalancing by passive funds could bring additional volatility.
3. December 9: Fed rate decision U.S. PPI was up 6.5% year over year in October, and market bets on a rate hike in December have risen above 80%. Macroeconomic pressures have yet to ease.
In addition, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows for six consecutive trading days through November 12, totaling approximately $1.7 billion.
My take is that we’re now more in a “wait for events to unfold” phase, where technical levels and the macro calendar matter more than the news flow.
Do you think the 200-week moving average will hold this time?
AI giants are lining up to go public. Is Bitcoin’s money being “drained” away?
There’s an interesting theory making the rounds these past couple of days: Bitcoin’s weakness may have something to do with U.S. IPOs competing for capital.
First, the facts. BTC fell to around $67,500 this week, its lowest level since August, while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropped to 20, indicating extreme fear. Meanwhile, Anthropic is preparing for an IPO and reportedly plans to raise up to about $64.4 billion, with subscriptions at roughly six times the amount on offer.
In an interview, the CEO of Xapo Bank suggested that investors looking to secure IPO allocations may first sell liquid assets like Bitcoin to free up cash. He compared it to the period before SpaceX’s IPO this June, when Bitcoin also weakened. Strive’s CEO offered a similar comparison: BTC fell about 19% in the 50 days before SpaceX’s IPO, and has fallen about 18% over a similar period ahead of Anthropic’s IPO.
My take is that this logic can explain some of the weakness, but not all of it. Rising expectations of a Fed rate hike in December, consecutive outflows from spot ETFs, and weakness in U.S. tech stocks are also weighing on the market. Attributing the entire decline to an “IPO cash drain” is an oversimplification.
Still, it’s a reminder of one thing: The crypto market is becoming increasingly intertwined with traditional capital markets, so keeping an eye on the flow of funds in U.S. stocks is important when following crypto, too.
Do you think major IPOs really divert capital from crypto, or is this just an explanation people reach for when prices fall?
Bitcoin drops below $70,000—what is this downturn really pricing in?
BTC fell below $70,000 intraday today, hitting a low near $67,000, its lowest level since mid-August. ETH also dropped below $2,000. Here are a few key themes I’ve been tracking over the past couple of days:
1. Interest rate expectations have shifted. U.S. October CPI came in higher than expected. According to CME FedWatch data, traders have now priced in an over 80% probability of a 25-basis-point Fed rate hike in December. The U.S. Dollar Index climbed above 103, and the 10-year Treasury yield returned to above 5%, putting risk assets under broad pressure.
2. ETF funds are flowing out. According to Farside data, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen net outflows for multiple consecutive trading days, totaling more than $1.4 billion. Institutional buying has clearly weakened.
3. Leverage is being flushed out. CoinGlass data shows more than $1.6 billion in liquidations over 24 hours, nearly 90% of them long positions. Funding rates have turned negative, suggesting the market is now more inclined to short.
4. Sentiment has reached an extreme. The Fear & Greed Index has fallen to 20, entering the extreme fear zone.
My take: In the short term, the direction will depend mainly on macroeconomic data and the December FOMC meeting. Sentiment indicators are only a reference—they’re not a reason to buy the dip. In this kind of market, I’m paying more attention to position sizing and leverage than trying to guess where the bottom is.
Do you think this is a temporary leverage flush, or the beginning of a macro shift? Let’s discuss in the comments.
Let’s Talk IPOs: Why “Going Public” Doesn’t Mean “Get In and Make Money”
Lately, lots of people have been talking about IPOs, and it’s the same in crypto: one launch, token subscription, and internal mint after another. I’ve taken part in several in a row, so here are some honest thoughts.
1. The issue price isn’t the floor A lot of people think getting in at the launch price means they’re safe. In reality, once trading opens, the price is determined by buyers and sellers. If early token holdings are too concentrated, it’s common for the price to crash below the issue price right after launch.
2. Find out where the money is going Before participating, get clear on three things: How much of the funds raised goes directly into the project team’s pockets? Is the liquidity pool created automatically, and can the funds be withdrawn? Does the contract have a backdoor, or allow additional tokens to be minted? You can check all of this on-chain—it’s more reliable than promotional materials.
3. The first few seconds after launch are crucial The real volatility is concentrated in the first few minutes after the liquidity pool opens. Get your slippage settings, gas, and token approvals ready in advance, or a good price can vanish in an instant. I learned that the hard way this week: my sell order didn’t go through because the price fell too quickly. By the time I placed it again, I could only get a third of the price.
4. Set your exit rules in advance Decide how much profit you’ll take and how much loss you’re willing to accept before trading opens. Write it down and stick to it—don’t hesitate in the heat of the moment.
5. Start with a small position At their core, IPOs and token launches are about trading time and risk for an opportunity. Keep your position size under control, so losses don’t sting and any gains are a pleasant surprise.
In short: an IPO is an opportunity, not a guarantee. Check the contract first, then the rules, and only then the hype.
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