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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.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 3, 2023

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

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."

Jan 26, 2023

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