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Bitcoin Funding Rates 10-Day Streak Reflects Investor Bullishness
Bitcoin funding rates have been positive for 10 consecutive days. Why should investors care? In bitcoin’s case, funding rates have been positive every day since Jan. 14, with the exception of a neutral reading on Feb. 12. Investors holding long positions expect an asset’s value to increase, while those who are short an asset expect its value to decline. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin Funding Rates Shift Into Negative Territory Amid Rising Investor Caution
Negative funding rates reflect bearish sentiment. .
Bitcoin Falls Below $23K; Will the Rally Stay?
Arca Director of Trading and Operations Wes Hansen joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the sustainability of bitcoin's recent rally. Plus, his outlook on how the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision will impact the crypto market. And, insights on bitcoin's funding rates and its comparison to ether.
Rally in Crypto Game Axie's AXS Token Faces Skepticism From Derivative Traders
With a favorable environment for alternative cryptocurrencies far away, a rise in open interest in AXS futures implies traders shorting the rally, one trader said.
Solana Blockchain Hit by FTX Tremors as Nearly $800M SOL Tokens Set to Be Unstaked
The scheduled-to-be-unlocked SOL tokens represent approximately 15% of its circulating supply.
BlockTower Putting $150M Crypto Fund to Work as Valuations Return ‘Down to Earth’
The company's new venture-capital head Thomas Klocanas talks DeFi, equity stakes and investing in a bear market.
Bitcoin Futures Trading Hits Record Level
Bitcoin-denominated open interest in futures and perpetuals rose to a record high of over 565,000 BTC, currently worth over $10 billion. Funding rates are negative, both trends signaling the market is leaning bearish in anticipation of a continued market downtrend. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Traders, Unswayed by Axie Infinity Hype, Are Aggressively Shorting AXS
Data underscores that It’s not that easy to win over a crypto trader’s heart.
Bitcoin Futures Market in Capitulation Mode as Traders Turn Bearish
The declining futures premium indicates uncertainty about bitcoin following a 35% correction in May and another 12% drop already this month.
Bitcoin Recovers From Panic Zone as Funding Rates Reset
Bitcoin's funding rate turned negative over the weekend, which typically precedes price recoveries.
