According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin (BTC) maintained stability at $107,139 with no significant daily price change, while the March 2026 Deribit Bitcoin Future traded at a premium of $112,974, reflecting a 0.32% increase and an annualised basis rate of 6.98%. The Bitcoin ETF saw substantial inflows of $408.6 million on the previous day, signaling continued institutional interest. Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 1.71% to $2,582, underperforming compared to Bitcoin. These flows and future premiums indicate bullish sentiment among institutional traders, creating arbitrage opportunities and sustaining positive momentum for BTC. The divergence between spot and futures prices is especially relevant for traders seeking to capitalize on basis trades in the current environment. (Source: Farside Investors @FarsideUK, June 17, 2025)

According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin closed at $94,833 on May 5, 2025, marking a 1.94% decline, while the March 2026 Deribit Bitcoin Future held steady at $100,811. The annualised basis rate remains robust at 7.42%, indicating sustained demand for leveraged positions. Notably, Bitcoin ETF flows reached $674.9 million the previous day, suggesting continued institutional interest despite short-term price weakness. Traders should monitor the significant futures premium and strong ETF inflows as signals for potential arbitrage or trend continuation strategies (Source: Farside Investors).