Ethereum's failure to reclaim the $4K threshold triggered significant liquidations in the futures market, followed by a flash crash that appears to have substantially cooled the market sentiment.
The chart illustrates the funding rates metric, a reliable indicator of futures market sentiment. While Ethereum's aggregate funding rates saw a sharp spike last week, the rejection at $4K led to substantial liquidations, bringing funding rates back to levels conducive to a bullish trend.
This cooling effect could pave the way for a more sustainable rally in the coming weeks. A similar pattern was observed in January 2024 when a sharp decline in funding rates calmed the futures market, setting the stage for Ethereum's next major impulsive rally. This historical precedent suggests that the current market reset could mark the beginning of another bullish phase.
Written by ShayanBTC
