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@confinedape

risk connoisseur in love with markets and thinking machines

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confinedape@confinedape·
$BTC #Bitcoin Weekly outlook Alright, so since May I perfectly (scroll through my feed and see for yourself) called: 1) That BTC would trade up into low 80s, even specifically 83k (it traded into exactly that price level) 2) That from there, it'd reject at least into low 70s (83k was indeed the exact local top) 3) From low 70s I called for 60k (we swiftly dropped into 60k) 4) At 59/60k I called for a bounce into mid 60s (we traded into ~67k thereafter) 5) From 67k, I called for another drop into high 50s, which we got just days later 6) At 59k, I disclosed a spot BTC buy while keeping shorts open. So where do we go from here? The most important thing first: The current low does not look convincing. With that being said, today’s New York session may bring some relief, and looking for reactions to low 60s as a first strong area of resistance (consult images for more details). As you can see, I'm still short biased, and not looking for longs besides spot buys. The fact of the matter is that we lost established Q1/Q2 value as well as June VWAP for good, and they now serve as strong resistance. Furthermore, downside is open with little in the way of mid 50s, then high 40s. I have also repeatedly pointed out the highly problematic macro and broader equities landscape, which by now, I'm sure, everyone has noticed. I posted on this for months when Hormuz just flared up and no one yet imagined Oil'd become the pass through issue its become, inflationary pressure would intensify etc. - these issues did not disappear, and today everyone, most importantly the Fed itself, talk about hiking rates. Add to that an unprecedented IPO wave (will an already historically overextended market under such constraints be able to absorb such pressure?) and Hormuz flows being far from normalizing (Oil deserves a post on its own), and risk assets become ugly to say the least. I could now go on talking about $MSTR and co., but I don't indulge in such speculations. Do I want to own Bitcoin? Always. Is there a reasonable upside trade as we speak? No, not in my book.
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I will buy some spot $BTC here, partly to lock in short profits, partly as a long-term investment. I still believe if we don't aggressively react to $58k (my next POI) this is going much lower.

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confinedape@confinedape·
$BTC Clean rotation through RTH dmVWAP (stdv to stdv) on #Bitcoin yday. The problem is that the push lower happened through remarkable clusters of passive bid while passive ask played a very minor role in suppressing price. Hence we have seen consistent, aggressive negative delta only lifted on bounces at key levels. We are now at RTH dmVWAP, and frankly I wouldn't be surprised if we stay around this level for the remainder of ETH and then reject and go lower during RTH. This playbook of an aggressive NY trends reversing partially during APAC (through thin books) is nothing new and well observable within the data. I remain patiently interested in low 61s/60s as outlined in my previous posts, and see little business here, perhaps an intraday short around these levels if we remain here into NY and then see aggressive sellers take over again swiftly.
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XO@Trader_XO·
$BTC Higher Time Frame Having shorted this move from the 125s, I personally see little value in continuing to press swing shorts at these levels. My focus has shifted back toward spot accumulation, where I believe the more attractive asymmetric play lies in identifying high-quality buying opportunities for the longer-term move over the next several quarters.
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Jurrien Timmer
Jurrien Timmer@TimmerFidelity·
As for Bitcoin, it too may be in an accumulation zone (in my view). At $60k it’s getting ever closer to its power law support line.
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Doctor Profit 🇨🇭@DrProfitCrypto·
$BTC: Aren’t you surprised to see BTC moving in the exact 10k range I spoke about in March? Indeed, since March BTC has been moving between 57-67k, and in that range the only thing that’s interesting are the manipulation moves, the wicks that push quite far above and below the range. In the upper range, 68-69k is interesting for adding more shorts for the big move, and 52-54k is interesting to buy for a short-term gain and sell within days. And yet, BTC is moving in exactly this way, and it wants to exhaust you. And guess what happens on the next leg down? The exhausted players will start capitulating because they can’t take it anymore. Even me, as a profitable bear, I feel tired of this boring range, so how would a totally devastated bull feel?
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confinedape@confinedape·
@Rektlife_ Yes, I'm watching precisely those 69s SP's attentively today! Definitely a level to watch. Expecting a reaction depending on broader equity flows.
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Rektlife@Rektlife_·
@confinedape There is a single print between 68-69. But if we trade higher then 65.8 the rotation could be even up to 71-74. What would you use to discriminate these levels?
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confinedape@confinedape·
$BTC Let’s see whether sustained passive bid on #Bitcoin can today, finally, support the cleanup crew to take out upwards anomalies towards 66s. So far managed to stay atop p/dmVWAP, and within last two days NY value. Lower high until proven otherwise...
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confinedape@confinedape·
Since I started this account I maintain what is likely the most impressive #Oil track record on this app. No one even dares to post the setups I take, and each of them since May has played out to perfection. I love this game. #oott
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$CL #Oil up more than 6% since quoted post, which marked the precise bottom. A very clean trade, clear reaction with expected, bullish news flow tailwind. Derisking here into 73. 3-2-1 crack spread remains extremely interesting. Also interesting that we tapped into contango, though now back in backwardation. #oott

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confinedape@confinedape·
@marintrades Good eye. Usually not using it but I wasn’t on a device that could run Exo/Sierra so got mmt pro for that day
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confinedape@confinedape·
$CL Marvelous. #Oil moves magically, respecting levels very nicely in spite of news flow. Called and longed the pico low, called and sold the pico top (already down ~4% from there). Now reached and rejected from 76. #oott
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confinedape@confinedape·
@BrettErickson28 You won't believe this, Brett, but as always, auction has preceded news. This is by far not the only occurrence of this, my whole feed stands witness to this. Auction precedes what people then call the "catalyst". x.com/confinedape/st…
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$CL May be time to re-enter #Oil for me depending on the reaction to this level (see attached images). 99th percentile refining crack spreads reflect tight product markets and strong refiner demand for crude, while EIA data (errors) and inventory signals point to larger-than-reported draws. Also little to no credible commitments made despite a lot of talking around the MOU. Flows nowhere near normalization. With the weekend coming up I'd rather be positioned. At the same time we are approaching a highly significant level across timeframes. I'm interested to say the least, but a clean reaction, clear invalidation and clearly defined risk are my non-negotiables in Oil right now. #oott

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Brett Erickson
Brett Erickson@BrettErickson28·
I'm not sure I ENTIRELY agree with this assessment. Control of the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during the 60-day MOU period is not entirely symbolic. Neither side trusts the other to abide by the terms, and thus, each side is attempting to disproportionately benefit from the joint blockade lifting. As it currently stands, Iran has exported at ~200% normal exports, with roughly 60M barrels exiting the Strait of Hormuz since the blockades were lifted. The US, on the other hand, has not been able to consistently come close to achieving pre-conflict flows, even when accounting for pipelines. As a result, if the dueling blockades are once again imposed, Iran will be in a strategically stronger position than they were prior to the lifting due to their willingness to meaningfully throttle traffic via the Omani Route.
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The dispute is over control of the chokepoint. Nothing more and nothing less. Both powers want to control Hormuz. Both want ships to transit. The only disagreement is under whose authority the ships will be permitted safe passage. What is interesting about this dispute is that it is entirely symbolic. Iran is not imposing tolls at this time. Letting vessels transit is not costing it anything. Nor does the US lose materially by letting the vessels transit on the Iranian side. Given the costs and risks of the fighting for both sides, how can it be that they have abandoned the ceasefire and negotiations over a symbolic dispute? I feel like this is undertheorized in IR. Anyway, we have this beautiful dance of the shippers as a result of this game of cat and mouse over symbolic control of Hormuz: “The US, however, has encouraged vessels to transit near the coast of Oman, whose territorial waters flow through the waterway. …  But within days, Iran had fired at a ship as it warned vessels not to use what it called unauthorised routes. That triggered a cycle of retaliatory attacks. Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards have been hailing ships over the radio and telling them to change course to the Iranian route. Despite the strikes, a handful of ships, including one belonging to the French container shipping line CMA-CGM and an Indian cargo carrier, sailed through on Wednesday morning following the route set out by Iran. But several ships that appeared to have been heading for the Omani route early on Wednesday, including the Indian-owned crude oil tanker Lila Vadinar and an Adnoc-operated LPG tanker, made U-turns, according to ship-tracking data. Others including Singaporean tanker Mercury Hope appeared to divert course from the Omani to Iranian coastal route.” ft.com/content/6a0166…

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confinedape@confinedape·
@KobeissiLetter Revealed itself in the charts before any news.
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$CL May be time to re-enter #Oil for me depending on the reaction to this level (see attached images). 99th percentile refining crack spreads reflect tight product markets and strong refiner demand for crude, while EIA data (errors) and inventory signals point to larger-than-reported draws. Also little to no credible commitments made despite a lot of talking around the MOU. Flows nowhere near normalization. With the weekend coming up I'd rather be positioned. At the same time we are approaching a highly significant level across timeframes. I'm interested to say the least, but a clean reaction, clear invalidation and clearly defined risk are my non-negotiables in Oil right now. #oott

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The Kobeissi Letter
The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetter·
BREAKING: US oil prices are now expected to rise above $80/barrel this month after President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is "over." Yesterday, there was a mere 13% chance of $80+ oil this month.
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confinedape@confinedape·
@KobeissiLetter Called this move DAYS ago… ggs
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$CL May be time to re-enter #Oil for me depending on the reaction to this level (see attached images). 99th percentile refining crack spreads reflect tight product markets and strong refiner demand for crude, while EIA data (errors) and inventory signals point to larger-than-reported draws. Also little to no credible commitments made despite a lot of talking around the MOU. Flows nowhere near normalization. With the weekend coming up I'd rather be positioned. At the same time we are approaching a highly significant level across timeframes. I'm interested to say the least, but a clean reaction, clear invalidation and clearly defined risk are my non-negotiables in Oil right now. #oott

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The Kobeissi Letter
The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetter·
It’s official: In a sudden turn of events, Brent crude oil prices are back above $80/barrel.
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confinedape@confinedape·
@GasBuddyGuy Always fascinating how these setups show in the chart before the event
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$CL #Oil up more than 6% since quoted post, which marked the precise bottom. A very clean trade, clear reaction with expected, bullish news flow tailwind. Derisking here into 73. 3-2-1 crack spread remains extremely interesting. Also interesting that we tapped into contango, though now back in backwardation. #oott

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Patrick De Haan
Patrick De Haan@GasBuddyGuy·
Oil surging >5% for WTI and Brent after the White House just revoked sales authorization for Iran to sell its oil... WTI now $72, Brent $76/bbl. Crack spread narrowing, could eventually weight on gasoline prices if it sticks
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confinedape@confinedape·
$CL #Oil up more than 6% since quoted post, which marked the precise bottom. A very clean trade, clear reaction with expected, bullish news flow tailwind. Derisking here into 73. 3-2-1 crack spread remains extremely interesting. Also interesting that we tapped into contango, though now back in backwardation. #oott
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$CL May be time to re-enter #Oil for me depending on the reaction to this level (see attached images). 99th percentile refining crack spreads reflect tight product markets and strong refiner demand for crude, while EIA data (errors) and inventory signals point to larger-than-reported draws. Also little to no credible commitments made despite a lot of talking around the MOU. Flows nowhere near normalization. With the weekend coming up I'd rather be positioned. At the same time we are approaching a highly significant level across timeframes. I'm interested to say the least, but a clean reaction, clear invalidation and clearly defined risk are my non-negotiables in Oil right now. #oott

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confinedape@confinedape·
@KobeissiLetter It will never cease to amaze me how these moves show in the charts well before any headlines. x.com/confinedape/st…
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$CL May be time to re-enter #Oil for me depending on the reaction to this level (see attached images). 99th percentile refining crack spreads reflect tight product markets and strong refiner demand for crude, while EIA data (errors) and inventory signals point to larger-than-reported draws. Also little to no credible commitments made despite a lot of talking around the MOU. Flows nowhere near normalization. With the weekend coming up I'd rather be positioned. At the same time we are approaching a highly significant level across timeframes. I'm interested to say the least, but a clean reaction, clear invalidation and clearly defined risk are my non-negotiables in Oil right now. #oott

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The Kobeissi Letter
The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetter·
BREAKING: The US is revoking Iran's newly issued general license to export oil after Iran struck three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US called Iran's latest actions in the Strait of Hormuz "wholly unacceptable" and said they will be "met with consequences."
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