Open interest climbing while funding rates are cooling down—classic setup that usually precedes strong upside moves. The data suggests bears are overexposed heading into 2026, and when leverage gets squeezed out of the system, volatility tends to favor the long side. Market dynamics like these often spell trouble for the bearish crowd.

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SignatureDeniedvip
· 3h ago
Are the shorts about to be squeezed? This time, it's truly extraordinary.
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LonelyAnchormanvip
· 3h ago
The short positions are about to be squeezed out, this wave really can't hold on much longer.
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GateUser-3824aa38vip
· 3h ago
Excessive leverage in the short position is about to get hurt this time; history has played out pretty much the same way.
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RooftopReservervip
· 4h ago
Short leverage explosion is imminent; is this rally about to take off?
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