Bitcoin slips below $81,000, Ethereum under $2,500 as funding rates turn bearish
- —BTC trades below $81,000, ETH below $2,500
- —Funding rates on major CEXs and DEXs remain low
- —Weak or negative funding signals a short-heavy market
- —Exchange-specific figures were not disclosed
Why it matters: Weak funding points to bearish positioning but could set up a short squeeze if prices reverse.
Source: TokenPost