Coinglass: Bitcoin Funding Rates (periodic futures fee) on CEX (centralized exchange) and DEX (decentralized exchange) Ease Bearish Bias

As of Feb. 20, Coinglass data shows Bitcoin remains range-bound, with funding rates on major centralized and decentralized exchanges signaling broad bearish sentiment in perpetual futures markets.

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Summary

On Feb. 20, Coinglass data indicated Bitcoin continues to trade within a narrow range, with funding rates across major centralized and decentralized exchanges pointing to broad bearish sentiment. Funding rates, which track the cost or yield for holding perpetual contracts, help keep their prices aligned with spot market values. Rates significantly below the baseline suggest traders are more inclined toward short positions, reinforcing the prevailing cautious market tone.

Terms & Concepts
  • Funding rate: A periodic fee paid between long and short traders to align perpetual futures prices with spot markets.
  • Perpetual futures: No-expiry crypto derivatives whose prices track spot via funding rate payments.
  • CEX and DEX: CEX is a centralized exchange run by a company; DEX is a decentralized exchange using smart contracts.