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Altcoin Bearish Sentiment Rises as Bitcoin Funding Rates Normalize

According to Coinglass data on October 25, funding rates across centralized and decentralized exchanges have stabilized, though overall crypto market sentiment remains cautiously bearish.

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Summary

Coinglass data from October 25 indicates that funding rates on major centralized and decentralized exchanges have returned to neutral following recent market recovery. Despite the normalization, market sentiment continues to lean bearish, suggesting traders remain cautious amid weak momentum. Some trading pairs on specific platforms show slightly positive funding rates, but overall conditions reflect a lack of strong bullish conviction.

Terms & Concepts
  • Funding Rates: Periodic payments exchanged between buyers and sellers of perpetual futures contracts to keep prices aligned with the underlying asset.
  • Centralized Exchange (CEX): A cryptocurrency exchange managed by a central authority, responsible for order matching, liquidity, and user asset custody.
  • Decentralized Exchange (DEX): A peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform operating without intermediaries, allowing users to trade directly via smart contracts.