Retail Traders Stay Quiet as Bitcoin Rebounds

[cryptobro]

Bitcoin has stabilized near the $95,500 level after a strong three-day rally that erased hundreds of millions of dollars in short positions. Despite the recovery, retail traders have largely stayed on the sidelines, signaling fragile confidence. The pullback from recent highs appears to have dampened enthusiasm, even as prices remain well above recent lows.

Derivatives data reinforces this cautious stance. Perpetual futures funding rates remain around 4%, far below the 8–12% range typically associated with strong bullish demand. Since these instruments are favored by retail traders due to their close tracking of spot prices, the muted funding suggests that everyday investors are hesitant to aggressively bet on further upside.

[mendez]

funding rates staying low kinda says everything, no one wants to overleverage rn