Bitcoin’s steady climb to a new all-time high this October has revived the familiar question of whether the next breakout could mark the first sustained run to $150,000.
The optimism follows a surge in derivatives positioning and ETF inflows, suggesting that institutional momentum may be reshaping the cycle’s upper bound rather than simply fueling another speculative rally.
Derivatives market lit the fuse
On Derive.xyz, options traders have already made up their minds and believe the flagship digital asset is trending upwards.
According to data shared with CryptoSlate, contracts priced for expiry before the end of October show an aggressive skew toward the upside, implying expectations of a move as high as $150,000.
Dean Dawson, Derive’s head of research, says the setup reflects more than optimism. He noted:
“Bitcoin volatility is poised for a breakout. Implied volatilities across 14, 30, and 90-day expiries have surged to their highest levels in the past 30 days, pointing to
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