Bitcoin Reclaims $97,000 as Funding Rates Turn Bearish

After a brief correction, Coinglass data shows continued negative funding rates across major exchanges, particularly impacting altcoins as bearish sentiment grows.

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Summary

Following a two-day market correction, Coinglass data indicates that major centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) exchanges are reporting funding rates below 0.005%, signaling strong bearish sentiment among traders. Altcoins are seeing heightened negativity, suggesting increased short positions in the market despite Bitcoin rebounding to $97,000.

Terms & Concepts
  • Funding Rate: A periodic fee exchanged between traders in futures markets to keep contract prices aligned with spot prices.
  • CEX (Centralized Exchange): A cryptocurrency platform operated by a central authority, facilitating trading and custody of digital assets.
  • DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform operating without centralized intermediaries, typically using smart contracts.