Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.Key takeaways:BitcoinBitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.Key takeaways:Bitcoin

Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign

2026/02/18 02:15
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Bitcoin’s negative funding rate and a cooling tech sector in the US add pressure to markets and contribute to BTC failing to trade above $70,000.

Key takeaways:

Bitcoin stays pinned below $70K as BTC’s negative funding rate flashes warning sign

Bitcoin’s futures funding rates briefly turned negative, signaling that bullish traders currently lack the conviction to use leverage.

Uncertainty regarding the long-term profitability of artificial intelligence has pushed investors toward gold and US government bonds.

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