Negative Bitcoin funding rate may signal pending short-squeeze above $70K
Summary
Bitcoin maintains its range trend despite a negative funding rate and stagnant open interest. Analysts speculate whether current data signals a potential short-squeeze, possibly propelling BTC back to the $70,000 mark.
Key Insights
What is a negative Bitcoin funding rate?
A negative Bitcoin funding rate occurs when the perpetual futures price trades below the spot price, causing short position holders to pay a funding fee to long position holders every few hours, typically every 8 hours. This incentivizes traders to open long positions, helping align the futures price with the spot price and signaling bearish market sentiment[1][2][3].
What is a short squeeze in Bitcoin trading?
A short squeeze happens when the price of Bitcoin rises sharply, forcing short position holders (who bet on price decline) to buy back Bitcoin to cover their positions, amplifying the upward price movement. A negative funding rate can contribute by making short positions costly, potentially triggering this squeeze if prices start rising[8].
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