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Using a Bitcoin Call Butterfly for a Rally Toward a Resistance Level

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The article proposes a short-dated Bitcoin call butterfly for a bullish market outlook where a nearby resistance zone may limit gains. The structure buys one call at a lower strike, sells two calls at the middle strike, and buys one call at a higher strike. In the example, the strikes are $66,000, $67,000, and $68,000, with expiry on May 10, 2024. The stated maximum profit occurs if BTC settles at the middle strike at expiry, while the stated maximum loss is limited to the initial $55-per-BTC debit.

The rationale cites US Bitcoin ETF inflows, a rebound after a brief breach of a technical flip zone, and expected resistance near $67,000. This is a defined-risk strategy that concentrates its best outcome around a specific settlement price; a large move above or below the center can reduce the payoff. The article supplies a trade illustration and market rationale, not backtest evidence. Its view is tied to the stated expiry and market conditions, and the figures should be understood as the author’s example rather than a general performance claim.

Key ideas

  • A call butterfly buys lower- and higher-strike calls while selling two calls at the middle strike.
  • The example centers the spread on $67,000, where it identifies the maximum expiry profit.
  • The example states a $55-per-BTC debit as the maximum loss.
  • ETF inflows, a rebound after a flip-zone breach, and nearby resistance form the stated rationale.
  • The payoff is concentrated near the middle strike, so the strategy depends on the expiry price being near that level.

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CryptoOptionsVolatilityTechnical indicatorsRisk management

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