2026-01-08 16:22:16

Word on the street from major OTC desks: roughly $13 million just flowed into BTC call options sitting at the $98K-$100K strike zone. 👀

So what's the play here? Institutional players don't throw money at calls without a thesis. The Q1 setup is starting to look interesting—could signal they're positioning for an extended rally once we clear that resistance band.

Worth keeping tabs on how these positions age over the coming weeks. The options market doesn't lie, and institutional flow often speaks before the price does. 📈

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ProveMyZK

· 01-09 15:21

13m inflow into call options, what tricks are these institutions playing again --- 98k-100k is really tight, but can it really break through --- Every time I watch institutional actions, I want to buy in, but I always get trapped --- Can Q1 really break out this time, or is it just another illusionary rebound --- Watching options flow is much more accurate than looking at K-line, this time I bet they won't give up for nothing --- 13m sounds like a lot, but for institutions, it's just a drop in the bucket --- Breaking through the level means you can run, no suspense there, the key is when --- Waiting again and again for a break, this feeling is really exhausting

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CantAffordPancake

· 01-09 05:51

1. 13 million dollars poured in, the institutions are really holding back their big moves. This time, it's not just simple arbitrage. 2. The 100,000 mark... feels like we have to wait until Q1 to see clearly, but institutions wouldn't act without reason. 3. These people have sharp eyes; they go all-in with real gold and silver. We retail investors just watch. 4. The move from 98K to 100K sounds like a bet on that breakout. If institutions are playing like this, I’m a bit overwhelmed. 5. I love hearing that the options market doesn't lie—that's what I hope for, that this time won't be a repeated test of the market. 6. Large inflows + resistance band, basically waiting for a breakout signal. 7. Just looking at the data is a bit scary; I’ll wait to see the price reaction before making any moves. 8. Is Q1 really that promising? Feels like someone always says that every time. 9. Institutional holdings are gradually changing; we can't rush this on our side. We need patience and to keep a close eye. 10. The 1300 call options—are they really bullish or just trapping the shorts? I can't see through it.

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ruggedSoBadLMAO

· 01-08 16:51

13 million USD call buy? Are big institutions sensing some kind of trend...

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 01-08 16:49

13 million flows into call options. Are the big institutions betting on a breakout above 98k? Feels like a move is coming. 2024 is truly different; institutions have been optimistic for a long time. Let's wait and see how it moves next week. The options market never lies. If it can't break this resistance level, I really don't understand why they keep pouring so much money in. Could Q1 be that catalyst? I bet it will be.

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quietly_staking

· 01-08 16:47

13M投入进98k-100k range, these institutions are really hungry, they wouldn't play like this without reason. Is Q1 about to take off? Let's see if this wave can break through the resistance level first. The actions of big players are indeed worth paying attention to, but don't get washed out too badly by the options market.

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 01-08 16:46

1. 13 million to go call? Big institutions wouldn't throw money blindly. This time it looks like they are really aiming for 98-100k. 2. Institutional moves often precede the price, then it will be our turn to watch the show. 3. In Q1, this situation indicates that smart money has already started to lurk. 4. Wait a minute, everyone is watching the options market. Why do I feel retail investors are about to be harvested again? 5. In fact, based on historical trends, this wave may not be able to break through the resistance level. 6. 13 million sounds like a lot, but what does it mean for the overall BTC volume? 7. What kind of institutions are betting on calls? That’s the key question. 8. Alright, same old story. Keep waiting for the dip, everyone.

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ArbitrageBot

· 01-08 16:44

1. 13 million invested in 98k-100k bullish options? Institutions are starting to get uneasy. 2. Q1 is about to take off, keep a close eye on this move. 3. Here we go again, every time they say institutions are positioning, but aren't they just the bagholders? 4. This wave is really interesting; options indeed react faster than candlestick charts. 5. Just 13 million, considering the overall market size, it's not much, right? 6. Forget it, let's see if we can break 100k next week before bragging. 7. Institutions have been playing this game for several rounds; don't be too naive. 8. This time feels different; OTC data usually doesn't lie. 9. Forget it, I'll wait until it drops to 95k before entering. No rush for a week or two. 10. Ha, both institutional flow and options can't be trusted; saying too much makes it feel hollow.

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FlyingLeek

· 01-08 16:29

Large institutions are throwing 13M at 98K-100K, what are they hinting at to us? --- It's the same old trick of institutions quietly accumulating positions, giving off a strong mouse trap vibe. --- $13M spent on call options, it seems big players are betting on the market in 2025. Interesting. --- Institutional flow always speaks louder than candlestick charts. Is it our turn to follow the trend this time? --- Breaking through the 98K barrier, the story ahead is probably going to be big. --- OTC data doesn't lie; the question is, when will retail investors catch up? --- $100K is really about to break, and this time feels a bit different.

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GasFeePhobia

· 01-08 16:24

$13M invested in 98K-100K bullish options? What are the institutions hinting at... --- Big players don't accumulate chips without reason; this wave is definitely positioning for a breakout. --- No wonder OTC has been so active recently; someone is quietly building positions. --- Is Q1 about to take off? The key still depends on whether it can break through that resistance level. --- The language of the options market is the most honest; it says more than candlestick charts. --- Interesting, $13M is not a small amount. Are institutions betting on a major event? --- Keep a close eye on how these positions evolve; large funds usually move faster than the price.

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