Bitcoin Traders Crowd the Short Side as BTC Defends $68K

On Monday, bitcoin is coasting along at $68,494 per unit as short sellers pile in at levels not seen since August 2024, setting up a high-stakes standoff in the derivatives market. Bitcoin Funding Rates Plunge — Echoes of 2024 Rally Setup Bitcoin is trading just above $68,000 on Feb. 16, after fluctuating between roughly $60,000 […]