USD Strength Pressures Crypto: Delta-Neutral Strategies

The USD is showing considerable strength, with EUR/USD at 1.1780 (well above 1.08 USD resistance) and USD/JPY at 159.09 (significantly above the 150 mark). This bullish USD trend typically puts downward pressure on risk assets like [Bitcoin](/pairs/btc-perp), which may negatively affect funding rates. Traders employing [delta](/glossary#delta)-neutral strategies should be cautious and manage their risk accordingly.