Apr 21, 2026
Bitcoin funding stays negative at $78K as short squeeze expectations grow

BTC price action slowly headed upward but funding stayed negative, a unique occurrence that analysis said would result in a short squeeze.
Bitcoin (BTC) sought to match ten-week highs on Tuesday as market participants bet on a new short squeeze.
Key points:
Bitcoin is due a fresh short squeeze as funding rates uniquely stay negative as price grinds higher, say market pundits.
Source: Cointelegraph →Related News
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