Why rising perpetual funding rates signal growing bullish leverage as bitcoin crosses $86,500
Rising open interest and funding rates signal renewed demand for bullish bitcoin exposure.
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Summary
- Bitcoin open interest has risen by $2.3 billion (27,000 BTC) since Sept. 30, while higher funding rates suggest traders are paying more to maintain bullish positions.
- Strategy and Strive gained around 3% in premarket trading, while Coinbase and Robinhood rose approximately 2%.
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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.
As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.
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As stablecoins move into regulated finance, APAC is becoming a key proving ground. This report maps the region’s rules, use cases, and RLUSD’s role.

