According to QCPgroup, Bitcoin ($BTC) remains in an identity crisis between being digital gold or a risk-on proxy, which is leading to muted directional conviction among traders. This uncertainty is directly impacting derivatives market activity, with a macroeconomic shift driving longer-term positioning, reduced short-term hedging, and a steeper volatility curve. These trends suggest traders are adapting their strategies for potential market regime changes, with implications for both spot and derivatives markets. Source: QCPgroup (Twitter, May 13, 2025).