As reported by CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost, BTC funding rates on Binance switched from positive to negative. This change occurred despite the leading cryptocurrency trading above the $100,000 threshold at the time of reporting.

The sudden funding rate reversal, from +0.003 to -0.004, is believed to be a result of the public disagreement between Trump and Musk on social media platforms. Following this change in sentiment, BTC’s price fell from the mid-$100,000s to a low of $100,984, as per CoinGecko data. Over the last fortnight, the digital asset’s value has dropped by 4.1%.

However, this dip might present a golden opportunity for investors. A strong BTC rebound could lead to increased buying pressure, potentially triggering a short squeeze that could further elevate BTC’s price.

Darkfost indicated that there have been three instances in the current market cycle where BTC experienced such deep negative funding. Each instance was succeeded by a significant upward price movement. For instance, on October 16, 2023, and September 9, 2024, BTC rallied from $28,000 to $73,000 and $57,000 to $108,000, respectively following a dip into negative funding territory. The most recent case was on May 2, 2025, with BTC jumping from $97,000 to a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,000.

Bitcoin whales, or large BTC holders, continue to accumulate the digital asset. New whales have reportedly added BTC worth $63 billion to their holdings, signalling strong confidence in the cryptocurrency’s future performance.

Backing this bullish outlook, a recent analysis by QCR Capital suggests that large investors predict BTC could reach as high as $130,000 by the end of Q3 2025. Furthermore, the realized cap held by long-term holders has exceeded $20 billion, further bolstering positive sentiment.

Despite this optimism, some analysts are preaching caution, predicting a BTC crash below the $100,000 mark before a bullish resurgence. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $104,069, down 0.5% in the last 24 hours.

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As of today, Bitcoin’s value has slightly diminished to $105,235, representing a 1.5% decrease over the past day and a 4.2% drop over the preceding week. Despite this, some market enthusiasts are viewing this as a temporary halt before a significant upturn. Their analysis indicates that Bitcoin may be on the verge of a considerable rally.

Historically, Bitcoin’s substantial gains have been preceded by rounded-bottom formations and ascending triangles, as pointed out by the crypto analyst known as “Mister Crypto.” In 2013, Bitcoin lingered under the $10 mark for several months before making a dramatic ascent to over $1,000. A similar trend appeared in 2017, followed by another in 2021, where Bitcoin catapulted near to $70,000 after nearly four years of building a strong base.

Mister Crypto’s projections suggest that the period post-2021 has laid the groundwork for another significant rise. If history repeats itself, his forecast anticipates a Bitcoin surge in 2025 that could reach a staggering $900,000—a 760% increase from the current figure.

Another analyst’s charts indicate that Bitcoin often progresses in phases. Initially, an “upward thrust” indicating a transition from deep accumulation to a rising bull trend. Then, prices enter a “re-accumulation” phase before the final ascent. Following this pattern, Bitcoin could potentially hit between $270,000 and $350,000 before any exponential rise.

On-chain data reveals that long-term holders (those who haven’t transferred their coins in over 155 days) are still accumulating. Between March 3 and May 25, 2025, these holders have increased their total holdings by roughly 1.40 million BTC. Interestingly, these holders appear to be holding onto their shares instead of selling during rallies to secure profits, as seen in previous bull markets.

While Bitcoin has recently lost some momentum, many experts believe this downturn is temporary. Despite global interest rates, regulation, and macro factors potentially acting as barriers, some are optimistic about the upcoming surge. Only time will tell if these predictions come to fruition.

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