Credit Concerns Ease But Crypto Sentiment Still Cautious as Options Skew Reaching Extreme Bearish Levels

Oct 17, 2025

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Funding and credit stress appear to be easing: High-yield and regional banks were bid, the VIX fell from ~29 to ~21, and no banks tapped the Fed’s repo facility, all suggesting improving credit/liquidity conditions. Gold may be topping with potential rotation into Bitcoin: After nearly hitting $4,400, gold reversed sharply. If credit concerns continue to fade, speculative capital could move from gold into Bitcoin. Crypto lagged equities despite a risk-on tone: Crypto underperformed relative to equities, reflecting lingering caution follow...

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