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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-funding-rates-goes-negative-just-before-halving-is-a-bear-market-imminent/">Bitcoin Funding Rates Goes Negative – Is a Bear Market Imminent?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p><a href="https://markets.coinpedia.org/bitcoin/">Bitcoin’s</a> funding rate, a key metric in the crypto derivatives market, has turned negative for the first time since late 2023, signaling a bearish shift in market sentiment. This unexpected occurrence comes just two days before the anticipated <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-halving-2028-5-crucial-trends-and-predictions-to-watch-bitwise-report/">Bitcoin halving event</a>, raising questions about its implications for investors and traders.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bitcoin-funding-rate-turns-negative-nbsp">Bitcoin Funding Rate Turns Negative&nbsp;</h2> 
<p>Renowned market data provider Kaiko has revealed that Bitcoin’s funding rate dipped into negative territory just before the recent halving event on April 20. This marks the first time in 2024 that the funding rate has turned negative, indicating a possible shift in market dynamics.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Funding rates for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> perps turned negative for the first time since late 2023 in the lead up to the halving. <a href="https://t.co/MjiU4C1L5m">pic.twitter.com/MjiU4C1L5m</a></p>— Kaiko (@KaikoData) <a href="https://twitter.com/KaikoData/status/1783089789769494955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a>
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<p>The halving, which reduced Bitcoin’s block reward from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC, has already begun to impact the cryptocurrency landscape.</p> 
<p>Meanwhile, a <a href="https://coinalyze.net/bitcoin/funding-rate/">negative funding rate suggests</a> that short positions are paying long positions, potentially signaling increased bearish sentiment among traders. This trend was observed on April 18 when Bitcoin’s aggregated funding rate across major derivatives markets dropped to -0.0030.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>The last time Bitcoin’s funding rate entered negative territory was on Oct. 19, 2023, highlighting the significance of this recent development.</p> 
<p>Also Check Out : <a href="https://coinpedia.org/research-report/crypto-funding-report-q1-2024-venture-capitalists-show-increased-interest-following-bitcoins-new-ath/">Crypto Funding Report Q1 2024</a></p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-resurgence-of-bullish-sentiments">Resurgence of Bullish Sentiments</h2> 
<p>Despite the brief period of negative funding rates, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/is-bitcoin-heading-for-a-cycle-top-in-may-2025-hints-top-crypto-trader/">Bitcoin’s sentiment</a> has seen a resurgence following the halving event. The funding rate has since recovered, and aggregated open interest (OI) has increased from $15.55 billion to $17.18 billion.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Additionally, the BTC Long/Short Ratio has risen to 1.46, indicating a shift towards bullish sentiment among market participants. On the other hand, Trader Oasis, an author at <a href="https://cryptoquant.com/insights/quicktake/66262dc18cc20b3e3f8af098-Price-Story">CryptoQuant, highlights</a> that the declining funding rate bodes well for BTC.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-macroeconomic-factors-at-play">Macroeconomic Factors At Play</h2> 
<p>Analysts attribute the renewed bullish sentiment to broader macroeconomic factors, including global inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainties. With its finite supply and perceived role as a hedge against inflation, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/top-analyst-see-bitcoins-daily-rsi-breaks-out-signals-15-20-rally/">Bitcoin continues</a> to attract investors seeking refuge from traditional market volatility.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Moreover, increasing institutional adoption further validates Bitcoin’s status as a legitimate asset class.</p> 
<p>Read Also : <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-btc-price-to-consolidate-longer-before-a-parabolic-rally-heres-why/">Bitcoin (BTC) Price Stalls After Halving: What’s Next – Rally or Correction?</a></p> 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bitcoin-s-price-analysis">Bitcoin’s Price Analysis</h3> 
<p>Despite recent fluctuations, Bitcoin’s price remains at $64,218, reflecting a 3.75% decline for the day. Its market capitalization stands at $1.26 trillion.</p>

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