Bitcoin’s fragile recovery sets up a big short-squeeze risk
Published on: April 18, 2026, 9:45 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Bitcoin's climb past $75,000 faces skepticism from leveraged traders, evidenced by prolonged negative funding rates on futures. This divergence suggests a potential short squeeze if prices continue to rise, driven by ETF inflows and institutional buying. However, significant resistance and bearish bets on options markets remain.
