Bitcoin has been chillin’ just below its previous all-time high, showing some upward movement but not quite reclaiming its peak price.
The asset hit a seven-day high of $110,307, but it’s since cooled down, with current trading levels around $108,311, representing a slight 0.3% drop over the last 24 hours.
While the broader market maintains cautious optimism, several indicators suggest that market participants remain split on where Bitcoin is headed next.
Bitcoin Shorts Increase on Binance Despite Price Climb đ
Despite the price strength seen in recent days, certain signals hint at increasing friction between bullish price action and bearish positioning from traders.
According to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant contributor BorisVest, Bitcoinâs rise is being met with a counterintuitive decline in funding rates on Binance, the largest crypto exchange by volume. This trend could play a crucial role in shaping short-term market behavior.
BorisVest noted that as Bitcoin consolidates within the $100,000 to $110,000 range, funding rates on Binance have gradually declined. This suggests that a significant number of traders are taking short positionsâessentially betting that Bitcoinâs rally will soon reverse.
The analyst explained that this behavior indicates skepticism about the sustainability of the recent price gains, particularly among retail and leverage-focused traders. âThe declining funding rates show that users on Binance are increasingly shorting Bitcoin,â he explained.
âThis dynamic often creates forced exits as short positions come under pressure, leading to liquidations or forced margin increases. These events can further propel upward price movement as positions get closed out automatically.â
Given Binanceâs dominance in trading volume, BorisVest emphasized that its funding rate trend serves as a strong proxy for overall market sentiment. If current positioning continues, the market may see a short squeeze, which could accelerate Bitcoinâs momentum toward new highs.
On-Chain Metric Flags Caution as NVT Golden Cross Edges Higher đ
While futures market dynamics are drawing attention, on-chain data is also showing signs worth monitoring. Another CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, highlighted the movement of Bitcoinâs NVT Golden Cross metric, a tool used to assess market value in relation to on-chain transaction volume.
This metric has historically signaled local tops when it moves above specific thresholds. In his analysis, Kesmeci pointed out that the NVT Golden Cross successfully identified three prior short-term peaks in 2025, each followed by corrections ranging from 9% to over 20%.
The metric currently sits at 1.98, below the 2.2 threshold that has often indicated overheated market conditions, but is trending upward. âWhile the current level isnât yet in the danger zone,â Kesmeci wrote, âits upward trajectory could be an early warning that price momentum is beginning to overextend.â
However, the analyst cautioned against interpreting the signal as immediately bearish. In previous cases, the NVT Golden Cross remained elevated for several days before a correction followed.
This behavior may instead point to continued strength among bulls, at least in the medium term, even if a near-term pullback remains possible.
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2025-07-08 07:22