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Ray Salmond2 hours agoBitcoin price trades near key $31.7K pivot point — Can BTC bulls keep up the volume?Bitcoin started the week with a bang, but the real question is, what is driving the move and is it sustainable?3737 Total views8 Total sharesListen to article 0:00Market AnalysisJoin us on social networksBitcoin (BTC) price pushed above the $31,000 mark on Oct. 23, notching a near 4-month high last seen when BTC price traded at $31,800. 


The fresh upside push comes as analysts and investors express their excitement over new developments which could point to the impending launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF.So two things caught my eye from the latest iShares (Blackrock) S-1 amendment:

- They"ve obtained a CUSIP in prep for a launch

- They may be looking to seed with cash this month (which is earlier than I would"ve thought, but may be nothing) pic.twitter.com/lMDaKxiIbB— Scott Johnsson (@SGJohnsson) October 23, 2023


Referring to Johnsson’s post, Bloomberg Senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas cautioned his followers to not get overly excited, and explained that the amended iShares (Blackrock) S-1 document shows BlackRock could be preparing to seed their ETF and that “disclosing it shows another step in the process of launching.”


Balchunas clarified the process, saying:“Background: Seeding an ETF is when initial funding is provided (typically) by a bank or broker dealer used to purchase a few creation units (in this case bitcoin) in exchange for ETF shares which can be traded in open market on Day One.”


Related:Bitcoin ETF to trigger massive demand from institutions, EY saysBitcoin spot volumes and institutional investor activity make waves


From the vantage point of market analysis, Bitcoin’s swift move through the $30,000 zone appears driven by spot volume.BTC/USDT 1-hour chart. Source: Velo


Data from CoinMetrics also shows an uptick in weekly crypto asset inflows by institutional investors into digital asset investment products.Weekly crypto asset flows. Source: CoinShares


CoinShares analyst David Butterfill said,“Digital asset investment products saw inflows for the 4th consecutive week totalling US$66m, bringing the last 4 week run of inflows to US$179m. Following recent price appreciation, total Assets under Management (AuM) have risen by 15% since their lows in early September, now totalling nearly US$33bn, the highest point since mid-August.”


Volumes forCME futures also doubled, a reflection that spot and futures traders have fresh bullish sentiment about Bitcoin’s recent price action.Bitcoin futures volume and open interest. Source: CME GroupBitcoin futures volume and open interest. Source: CME Group


The uptick in CME volumes and spot volume, as opposed to a surge in Binance futures open interest suggests that this week’s move could be more than just the standard leverage-loving retail trader attempting to open margin longs and shorts on the recent price move.


From the technical analysis side, Bitcoin’s 20-day moving average has slightly pushed above the 200-day moving average, which is a positive move, but many traders will be waiting for the supposed all-important golden cross where the 50-day moving average moves above the 200-day moving average.BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView


In terms of Bitcoin’s market structure on the longer timeframe, successive daily closes above the $31,700 level would be notable as daily or weekly higher high candles above this level puts the price above a key pivot point and enters territory not seen since May 2022.


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