BTC Price Breakout Delayed Amid Low Investor Confidence?

A new shift in Bitcoin USD options data has raised questions about whether BTC price will push beyond the current range.

CoinGlass data shows a clear drop in trader confidence, with a heavy resistance zone forming just above the $107,000 mark.

These indicators suggest that a breakout might take longer than market bulls expect.

Bitcoin (BTC USD) Options Data Shows Traders Are Sitting Back

Options market activity suggests traders are now less certain about Bitcoin’s next move.

A recent social media post from analytics firm Glassnode revealed that Bitcoin’s Put/Call Open Interest ratio has declined.

This ratio compares the number of open put options to the number of call options. A drop like this often signals hesitation, as bullish and bearish positions decrease.

Fewer traders are taking large directional bets, which indicates a low-confidence environment.

The current sideways movement of Bitcoin USD, mainly sitting in the $105,000 to $106,000 range, reflects that uncertainty.

According to historical data from Fidelity Digital Assets, implied volatility in Bitcoin tends to overshoot actual BTC price changes.

That overestimation might be why traders are cautious, choosing to sit out instead of risking losses.

As of now, the lack of fresh interest in options could hold back any significant price move, keeping Bitcoin in a narrow band until stronger signals emerge.

$230 Million BTC Price Sell Wall Poses Near-Term Obstacle

Another post from Coinglass, published the same day, brought more pressure in the BTC price trend into focus.

A $230 million wall, between $107,000 and $108,000, has been spotted on-chain.

These large sell orders typically come from institutional traders or high-net-worth individuals.  They can block upward momentum unless there is enough buyer demand to absorb the supply.

The shared chart alongside the post shows a dense cluster of these orders in the flagged price zone.

A user replied that this wall may not be too hard to crack. They noted that it equals only 20–30% of a firm like BlackRock’s daily buying power.

Still, past reports from May 2025 and earlier in the year warn of similar sell levels around $111,000 to $113,000.

This shows a pattern of resistance that has kept Bitcoin from pushing higher. It is possible for BTC price to break free from this wall if sentiment shifts soon.

Outlook Remains Cautious as Resistance Holds

Presently, the Bitcoin price outlook remains uncertain. Market data shows that the coin was trading at $105,280.74, up 1.6% in 24 hours.

The next move is unclear with low activity in options markets and clear resistance ahead.

Based on market observations, a drop in trader conviction is becoming more noticeable.

The 0.12% change in open interest supports the view that a BTC price breakout could be delayed unless volume increases or short positions are forced to close.

Earlier, we covered that the Blockchain Group purchased 624 BTC, totaling 1,471 BTC.

If BTC buying activity picks up, especially from institutional players, there is still a path upward.

A move past $108,000 could prompt retesting of $115,000, a level analysts mentioned earlier this year.

Until then, all eyes remain on whether Bitcoin will sweep liquidity upwards or fall back into a tighter range