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Bitcoin's Leverage Balance: Traces of Upswings and Downturns
Bitcoin's Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) is a critical indicator for measuring the market's inclination toward risky positions. This ratio shows how much leverage investors are using in margin trading and provides valuable insights into market sentiment. The chart compares Bitcoin's price (USD) with the Estimated Leverage Ratio over time. During the bull run of 2021, the leverage ratio also rose rapidly. This indicates that market participants were confident in the price increase and took on more risk. However, this rising leverage ratio can lead to intensified liquidations during price declines, causing sharp price drops. For example, during the downtrend in 2022, the leverage ratio also declined, reflecting a period where investors reduced their risks and the market transitioned to a more cautious phase. The relationship between Bitcoin's price and the leverage ratio plays a crucial role in understanding market dynamics. As market makers push Bitcoin's price higher, retail investors begin to take excessive risks in derivative markets. This reflects a shift into periods of heightened market enthusiasm. During these excitement phases, confidence in the market grows, and risks are amplified. At the peak of excitement, strategies are often built around the market's reverse liquidity, leading the market into a bearish trend.