CoinGlass data cited by BlockBeats showed derivatives positioning across major centralized and decentralized exchanges moving away from strongly bearish levels, though still short of a broadly bullish signal.
Bitcoin traded choppily and weakened on August 1, then stood at $63,563.03 on Aug. 2, up 0.71% over 24 hours, while ether was at $1,878.80, up 0.46%, according to HTX data. CoinGlass data cited by BlockBeats indicated funding rates across major CEXs and DEXs for BTC and ETH perpetual futures had moved out of bearish territory, signaling improving sentiment and positioning. BlockBeats said 0.01% is the benchmark funding-rate level, with readings above 0.01% generally signaling bullishness and levels below 0.005% generally pointing to bearishness; neither asset had yet reached broadly bullish levels. BTC funding rates remained above ETH, suggesting relatively firmer demand for Bitcoin in the derivatives market.