Bitcoin Sees Buy Signal Amid Oil Price Volatility

Current Market ConditionsBitcoin remained near the lower end of its recent trading range Monday as inflation concerns, expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, and the Middle East conflict continued to weigh on sentiment.

The largest crypto asset by market capitalization last traded near $82,400, down about 1.5% over 24 hours.

Market AnalysisRussell Thompson, chief investment officer at digital asset investment firm Hilbert Group, identified initial support at $80,000 to $81,000, followed by trend line support around $77,000.

Thompson cautioned that the seven-day and 21-day moving average crossover tracked by his team had turned bearish, while options positioning pointed to a maximum pain level around $78,000.

ETF Demand and LiquidationsETF demand cooled as liquidations hit both sides, with US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting approximately $2.33 billion in net inflows between September 21 and September 30.

However, this demand reversed in early October, with funds recording approximately $386.3 million in net outflows across the first seven trading sessions of the month.

Oil RisksComplicating Bitcoin's recovery are oil price volatility and the Middle East conflict, which remains a source of pressure as threats to energy infrastructure and shipping routes keep inflation risks in focus.

ConclusionDespite the current sell-off, Thompson sees Bitcoin as a buy on dips due to its initial support levels and trend line support.

He believes the market needs to break out of its range to reach a potential move to $93,000 to $97,000.

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