Bitget App
Trade smarter
MarketsTradeFuturesEarnAISquareMore
Analysis: Bitcoin short positions surge as the market braces for major volatility

Analysis: Bitcoin short positions surge as the market braces for major volatility

BlockBeatsBlockBeats2026/04/28 16:31
Show original

According to BlockBeats, on April 29, despite a recent rise in Bitcoin, investors are increasing their bets on its price decline. Data from an exchange shows that in April, short sellers paid an interest rate of around 11% to maintain their short positions, at one point rising to 19%, the highest level since early 2023. At the same time, Bitcoin is undergoing one of the largest accumulation phases in its history.


Strong buying and increased short bets rising at the same time indicate the market may experience significant price volatility, and one side may be "squeezed" or face a reverse shock. Currently, Bitcoin is down 1.6%, quoted at 75,754 US dollars.

0
0

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

You may also like

US steps up pressure! Nearly 90% of economists bet the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates to 1.25% on Friday

Amid inflation and U.S. pressure, nearly 90% of experts expect the Bank of Japan to hike interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% this Friday, further increasing volatility in the yen exchange rate.

智通财经2026/09/16 03:31
US steps up pressure! Nearly 90% of economists bet the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates to 1.25% on Friday

Evercore ISI reaffirms “Outperform” rating on Netflix (NFLX.US), optimistic about live sports broadcasts and short videos as blockbuster growth engines

Evercore ISI has raised the price target for the streaming platform Netflix (NFLX.US) from $100 to $110 and reiterated its "outperform" rating.

智通财经2026/09/16 03:31
Evercore ISI reaffirms “Outperform” rating on Netflix (NFLX.US), optimistic about live sports broadcasts and short videos as blockbuster growth engines

$44.8 million per shipment! The cost of transporting US crude oil to Asia hits a record high

As Middle Eastern supply disruptions intensify and buyers scramble to secure energy sources, the cost of shipping U.S. crude oil to Asia has soared to a new record.

智通财经2026/09/16 03:11
$44.8 million per shipment! The cost of transporting US crude oil to Asia hits a record high