tags. Let's write the lead: "Bitcoin's options market is signaling growing demand for upside, even as spot traders stay cautious and the price hovers around $78,800. The 25-delta skew flipped to -2.05% from +0.79%, meaning calls are now relatively more expensive than puts. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $681.2 million in net inflows over the past week, up from $247.8 million the week before." That's a good lead. Then sections: 1. "Options traders pay up for calls" - explain the skew flip, what it means. 2. "ETF inflows accelerate" - the numbers, what it indicates. 3. "Spot market still in the red" - spot CVD negative, but improved from -$84.9M to -$29.6M, perpetual futures CVD -$176, funding payments declined, open interest elevated. 4. "What would change the picture" - if spot CVD turns positive while ETF inflows remain strong, that would be evidence of optimism spreading. We need to avoid generic headings. Let's craft: - "Calls get pricier as skew flips"
- "ETF money keeps pouring in"
- "Spot sellers still in control"
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