According to @rovercrc, Bitcoin (BTC) funding rates turned negative on perpetual futures, meaning shorts are paying longs, a condition tied to net short pressure in derivatives markets (source: @rovercrc on X, Oct 17, 2025; source: Binance Futures Funding Rate guide). Negative funding has been associated with contrarian, squeeze-prone conditions when open interest is elevated and liquidity is thin, based on prior market studies (source: Binance Research; source: Glassnode Insights). For trade execution, monitor venue-weighted funding rates, aggregated open interest, and spot–futures basis to confirm momentum shifts and reduce false signals (source: Coinglass data; source: CME Group education).

According to @EauDoon, BTC has seen increasing positive sentiment over the past 24 hours, but funding is rising faster than the price; late buyers should proceed with caution (source: @EauDoon on X).

According to glassnode, despite rising open interest (OI), the average funding rate for Bitcoin futures has decreased to -0.023%, indicating a strong tilt towards short-side positioning among BTC traders. This shift suggests that many market participants are betting against the recent price rally. If bullish momentum continues, it could trigger a short squeeze scenario, forcing short sellers to cover their positions and potentially driving the price higher (source: glassnode, April 25, 2025). Traders should monitor funding rates and OI for potential volatility and rapid price movements.