Crypto derivatives data signals improving investor sentiment and a possible t...
Money is trickling back into the crypto market and derivatives data suggests that investor confidence is improving as the market forms a bottom. This week the total crypto market capitalization rallied 10% to $1.68 trillion, which is a 25% recovery from the Jan. 24 bottom. It's too early to suggest that the market has found a bottom but two key indicators — The Tether/CNY premium and CME futures basis — have recently flipped bullish, signaling that positive investor sentiment is backing the current price recovery.Total crypto market cap excluding stablecoins, in USD billion. Source:....
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Quick Facts: 1️⃣ Taking advantage of the renewed risk-on sentiment in the crypto market, $XRP has recorded a 9.45% surge on the weekly chart – outperforming $BTC and $ETH. 2️⃣ It’s too early to tell whether $XRP can sustain the momentum, however, as derivatives market data and technical indicators give mixed signals. 3️⃣ Meanwhile, the […]
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Bitcoin’s recent price movements have reflected a mix of optimism and uncertainty for investors. Earlier this week, Bitcoin surged to $94,000 following news of the U.S. crypto strategic reserve, which is set to include BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, and other major digital assets. However, the asset has since reversed its upward momentum, falling by 10% and bringing its price below $84,000 as of today. This decline has sparked discussions among analysts about the factors influencing Bitcoin’s short-term performance. CryptoQuant analyst Banker has highlighted a significant shift in investor sentiment....
Since the start of 2026, one of the clearest signals shaping market sentiment around XRP hasn’t come from price alone but from the derivatives market. On Binance, XRP funding rates have remained predominantly negative, indicating a persistent bias toward short positioning. This persistent trend signals that short positions have dominated the market, with traders repeatedly […]