Panoramic view of Busan city, South Korea taken on sunrise.Asia-Pacific markets open higher Wednesday, after Wall Street saw a tech-fueled recovery and a cryptocurrency rally.Bitcoin climbed over 7% to cross the $90,000 mark in overnight trading after a sharp sell-off a day earlier, and was last trading at 91,462. Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 0.74%, while the broad-based Topix was flat. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.3% in early trading, ahead of third-quarter GDP data. South Korea's Kospi was up 0.29%, whi ...

Core Viewpoint - Bitcoin is currently experiencing a pullback, trading around the critical $110,000 level, while ether is reaching record highs, indicating a potential rotation in the cryptocurrency market [1][2]. Group 1: Bitcoin's Current Status - Bitcoin has dropped over 2% in the past week, but this decline does not necessarily indicate a long-term downturn for investors [1][2]. - The CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR), a spot bitcoin ETF, has mirrored bitcoin's downward movement, which is typical for August, historically the worst month for bitcoin [3][4]. Group 2: Potential for Rebound - Seasonal trends suggest that a rebound could occur as August ends, which may present a buying opportunity for bitcoin and related funds [4][5]. - The recent breach of the $110,000 level triggered over $700 million in crypto liquidations, but a rebound from these lows could signal bullish sentiment among investors [5][6]. Group 3: Market Indicators - Traders speculate that bitcoin may retest the $106,000 to $108,000 range, but the ability to maintain the $110,000 level could indicate a forming bottom and potential upside towards year-end [6]. - The Coinbase Premium Index has shown signs of recovery, suggesting strengthening demand in the US market, which could support a short-term rally for bitcoin [7][8].