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Markets

Bitcoin Funding Rates Briefly Went Negative, Usually Marks a Local Bottom: Van Straten

Glassnode data shows that the perpetual funding rate went negative for the first time in 2025.

BTC Futures Perpetual Funding Rate (Glassnode)

Markets

Ethena Sees $1B Inflows as Crypto Rally Brings Back Double-Digit Yields

The protocol's rejuvenation is driven by elevated perpetual funding rates, with more catalysts ahead for growth.

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Markets

Near Record High Funding Rate Suggests Bitcoin Pullback Not Over

The recent dip in price doesn't appear to have dented optimism from traders betting on a continued bull run.

Funding rate suggests bitcoin correction not over (CryptoQuant)

Markets

Falling Bitcoin-Ether Spread is Music to Altcoin Traders' Ears

The funding rate spread has collapsed, indicating increased appetite by traders to speculate further out on the risk curve.

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Markets

Long Crypto Traders See $190M in Losses as Bitcoin Retreats After Apparent Mt.Gox Repayments

Some $45 million stemmed from altcoin futures in an unusual move – with bitcoin accounting for a relatively lesser $36 million in liquidations.

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Markets

Pepecoin Funding Rates Remain Negative as Bears Proliferate

Negative funding rates indicate dominance of bearish positions in the perpetual futures market.

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Videos

Bitcoin Poised for Biggest Weekly Drop Since Early November

Average funding rate for perpetual futures contracts in bitcoin remains positive, but the largest token by market capitalization is on track for its biggest weekly drop since early November as investors react to recent news from Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

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Markets

Bitcoin Market Sentiment Is Most Bullish in 14 Months With US Jobs Report Due

The cost of holding a bullish long position in perpetual futures tied to bitcoin has jumped to the highest since the dizzy bull market days of late 2021.

The difference between prices in perpetual futures and the spot market has flipped positive in a sign of renewed bullish sentiment. (Glassnode)

Videos

Breaking Down Bitcoin’s Bullish Sentiment

A Glassnode chart shows bitcoin's (BTC) current "contango" term structure, a condition that exists when the price of bitcoin futures exceeds the price of bitcoin in spot markets. Plus, insights on bullish signals from bitcoin's current funding rate. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."

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