"As long as the funding rate is high and negative → DO NOT enter short. They will liquidate you mercilessly. 🚫💀 Why does this happen? Quick and clear explanation: When the funding rate is negative → shorts pay longs (every 8 hours normally). If it is very negative/highly negative (e.g., -0.05%, -0.1% or more), it means there are too many shorts in the market. Everyone is betting downwards, the price of perpetual futures is well below the spot → extreme bearish panic. In this situation: Longs (those who are long) receive constant money from shorts. This encourages more people to go long (because they are paid for holding it). The price starts to rise gradually (or suddenly) to attract more longs and balance. When the price rises → highly leveraged shorts get liquidated in cascade → brutal short squeeze. Each liquidation forces more buying → price rises faster → more liquidations → and thus it sweeps you if you're short. Brutal summary: High + negative funding rate = market overloaded with shorts → likely rebound/squeeze → shorts pay funding + get liquidated due to rising prices. Advice: Wait for the funding to become less negative (or turn positive) before going short. First, the weak longs get cleaned out (when funding is high and positive), then the prices really fall. Patience = survival in futures. 🪑☕ What do you think? Have you seen epic squeezes due to extreme negative funding? 🔥"
Wall Street traded up after Donald Trump's speech in Davos.
Markets reacted positively after the president lowered the tone on geopolitical risks and indicated a willingness to negotiate, which reduced political uncertainty.
Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones advanced together, with widespread increases in most sectors including cryptocurrencies.
The movement was more relief than euphoria, showing that politics remains a key factor for risk appetite. #bitcoin $BTC $ETH
Entry (Short): 2996–3005 Targets: 2980 → 2970 → 2950 Stop‑Loss: above 3020 Leverage: ≤3x, scale in parts Trap Line: 2965 if RSI stalls or MACD flips, close fast $ETH {future}(ETHUSDT)
Flush setup active RSI extreme, MACD deep red. Ride clean, exit fast. Chaining continues. $ETH Chart shows RSI 7, MACD ‑17, bounce failed near 3367. Flow synced with ZBT short. Ready to chain next. $ETH
In 2025, the record for the movement of bitcoins that had been inactive for more than 7 years was broken: around 270,000 BTC have already been mobilized, surpassing the ~255,000 BTC of 2024. These dormant coins could be reactivated by old miners, by wallet migrations for security, or by long-term holders taking advantage of high prices to liquidate. One of the oldest wallets — mined in 2009 and inactive since 2011 — recently withdrew 150 BTC. Although these movements do not necessarily imply immediate sale, they could increase the available supply and are relevant data for the Bitcoin market. $BTC
📊 Bitcoin is slowing down near USD 107,000: new cycle or temporary pause?
The Bitcoin (BTC) market is going through a moment of uncertainty. Its price hovers around USD 107,000, while geopolitical factors and the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve (FED) cool investors' enthusiasm.
💬 Several analysts point out that the traditional four-year cycle of BTC may be changing, due to the entry of institutional funds and the environment of high-interest rates. The post-halving pattern seems less predictable than in previous years.
🌏 Additionally, tensions between the U.S. and China continue to pressure the markets. Recent diplomatic negotiations in Asia could offer a respite, although for now, fear dominates the sentiment of the crypto ecosystem.
📈 Nevertheless, many traders see this phase as a healthy consolidation before the next decisive market move. $BTC
🇺🇸 U.S. seizes 127,000 Bitcoins linked to criminal network: the largest seizure in history 💥
The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the seizure of 127,271 BTC (over $15 billion) belonging to the Prince Group conglomerate, led by Chen Zhi “Vincent,” wanted for fraud, money laundering, and forced labor in Cambodia.
🔍 The operation was a joint effort between the U.S. and the United Kingdom and is considered the largest cryptocurrency seizure in history. According to court documents, the coins came from a network of international scams and an alleged theft from a mining farm in 2020, through weak cryptographic keys.
💬 However, some investigators like ZachXBT and analysts from Elliptic question whether the U.S. government exploited those vulnerabilities to “drain” the wallets and take control of the assets. If true, the official reserves of the U.S. would exceed 325,000 BTC under federal custody.
👤 Chen Zhi remains at large, while the case reignites the debate over transparency and the cyber power of governments in the crypto ecosystem.
Donald Trump stated that China has taken an aggressive trade stance, sending letters to various countries to announce that it will impose export controls on rare earths and other essential products, including goods it does not manufacture directly. According to Trump, this measure seeks to "keep the world captive" and could severely affect global markets, including China itself.
The former president pointed out that the relationship between the U.S. and China had been good in recent months, which is why he considers this move unexpected and hostile. He mentioned that the United States also holds stronger monopoly positions than China, but until now had avoided using them.
In light of this situation, Trump announced that he could implement economic countermeasures, such as massively increasing tariffs on Chinese products and other financial sanctions. He stated that, although the conflict could be painful, it would benefit the United States in the long term.
Finally, he called the timing of China's action "inappropriate," as it coincided with a peace announcement in the Middle East, and said he would cancel his upcoming meeting with the president of China at the APEC summit in South Korea.
After a steep drop $ETH to $4,400, ETH attempts to stabilize above its key support zone. As long as the price manages to stay above $4,400, the bullish rally could remain in effect, continuing the prevailing trend.
Analysts observe that a successful consolidation at this level would reinforce the market structure, especially if the volume confirms the defense of support. A break below, on the other hand, could pave the way for a deeper correction phase.