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Bitcoin Rallies To $67K As US-Iran Make Peace: Will Both Hold?
Crypto Insight Summary: Despite Bitcoin derivatives data highlight traders’ skepticism even though BTC briefly rallied above $67,000. Are bulls stepping into a trap?  **Key takeaways:** * Bitcoin derivatives show weak conviction with 2% futures basis and elevated put options premium signaling caution. * Institutional buying via $86 million ETF inflows plus Strategy’s (MSTR US) ongoing accumulation counters market fear. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped above $67,000 after US President Donald Trump announced a late Sunday ceasefire deal with Iran. Nasdaq 100 Index (right). Source:_[_TradingView_](https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-NDX/) Crude Brent oil declined to a 100-day low on Monday, while the Nasdaq Index gained 3%. _Bitcoin 2-month futures basis rate. Source:_[_Laevitas_](https://app.laevitas.ch/assets/futures/BTC/term-structure) The Bitcoin futures annualized premium (basis rate) stood at 2% on Monday, signaling a lack of demand for leveraged bullish positions. This indicator has failed to break above the neutral 4% threshold for over 3 months, reflecting Bitcoin's -24% year-to-date performance. Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Neutral Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Short-term (1-3 days) Reasoning: Geopolitical peace may reduce safe haven demand, but weak derivatives data suggests limited bullish momentum.