Increasing Perpetual Funding Rates Indicate Strengthening Bullish Leverage as Bitcoin Surpasses $86,500
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price, pushing it beyond the $86,500 mark, has been accompanied by a notable rise in perpetual futures funding rates and open interest. These two metrics—funding rates and open interest—serve as crucial barometers for market sentiment, especially in the derivatives arena where traders can amplify their exposure without owning the underlying asset. When funding rates …
Oct. 2, 2026, 9:14 a.m.