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Bitcoin Funding Rate Turns Negative As Traders Short Top Altcoins

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Bitcoin funding rates have turned negative, signaling growing bearish sentiment in the market.

Short positions have also built up for some of the top altcoins such as Cardano ( ADA ), and Binance Coin (BNB) short positions are increasing across the top 10 cryptocurrencies.

Long-term BTC holders ( 1-5 years ) have surged to $4.02 billion , from cohorts holding BTC for 15 years .

This marks the highest level of spending since February 2025 and the 5th -largest spike of this cycle.

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