According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market faced significant volatility as Israeli airstrikes on Iran heightened global risk aversion. The CoinDesk 20 Index dropped 6.1% in 24 hours, while BTC declined 2.9% and SOL plunged nearly 9.5%, erasing gains previously driven by optimism over potential Solana ETF (SOL) approvals (source: CoinDesk, Wintermute). The market saw $1.16 billion in liquidations, with 90% from long positions (source: CoinGlass). Defensive derivatives positioning increased as BTC and ETH put/call ratios rose, while funding rates turned negative across most altcoins, including DOT and LINK. Meanwhile, inflows into BTC ETFs totaled $939 million month-to-date, and ETH ETFs saw $811 million, signaling institutional buying despite short-term turbulence (source: Farside Investors). Traders should closely monitor further developments in the Middle East, as any escalation could drive further volatility and impact crypto liquidity and risk appetite.

According to Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa), a Hyperliquid platform whale has consistently profited by shorting BTC since March 2025, realizing $2.05 million in total gains. On June 19, this trader closed 105.26 BTC during a Bitcoin price dip, securing $449,000 in profit. The whale still holds a $11.6 million BTC short position with $4.1 million in unrealized gains and has earned an additional $1.27 million from funding rates. This disciplined profit-taking and risk management strategy highlight a successful institutional approach on Hyperliquid, offering traders a clear signal of ongoing bearish sentiment and high-volume activity in the BTC derivatives market. (Source: @ai_9684xtpa on Twitter)

According to EmberCN, a major Bitcoin whale has aggressively increased their 20x leveraged long position to $405 million by transferring an additional 7.505 million USDT from Bybit as margin, signaling significant bullish sentiment and substantial risk exposure in the current BTC derivatives market. This move mirrors strategies used by well-known traders such as James, though with slightly lower leverage and more measured execution. Traders should closely monitor BTC price volatility and funding rates, as such large leveraged positions can amplify both upside momentum and potential liquidation risks, directly impacting short-term market dynamics and liquidity (source: EmberCN via Twitter, June 11, 2025).

According to glassnode, the BTC funding rate has flipped negative, indicating a shift in trader sentiment with increased short positions building across major cryptocurrencies, including BNB and ADA. Notably, Solana now ranks as the 6th lowest funding rate among tracked assets on Glassnode Studio, signaling heightened short activity and potential downward price pressure. These developments are critical for traders monitoring perpetual swaps and funding rates, as negative rates often precede volatility or potential reversals. Source: glassnode (May 28, 2025).

According to Cas Abbé, nearly $2 billion in Bitcoin open interest has been wiped out over the past two days, signaling significant liquidations and volatility in BTC markets (source: @cas_abbe on Twitter, May 4, 2025). Despite this, the funding rate remains positive, indicating that late bullish traders are still attempting to buy the dip. This suggests that BTC could see further downside before the funding rate turns neutral or negative, a key indicator that typically marks a market bottom. Traders should be cautious as additional volatility is likely when the US market opens, with further downside risk if bullish sentiment persists without price support (source: @cas_abbe).