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BTC/USD longs on Bitfinex frequently move inversely to bitcoin’s price action.
Updated Sep 22, 2025, 6:36 a.m. Published Sep 22, 2025, 6:35 a.m.
Bullish bitcoin BTC$112,960.58 bets on Bitfinex, one of the longest-running crypto exchanges, have notably increased in recent weeks, presenting bearish dues for BTC’s price which has fallen below critical moving average support.
Data from TradingView shows that BTC/USD long positions on Bitfinex have surged by 20% over the past three months, reaching 52,774 margin trading positions. These longs represent positions using borrowed funds to purchase bitcoin, amplifying both potential gains and risks.
Typically, a rise in long positions implies strong buying pressure and a bullish market sentiment. However, bitcoin’s market has historically shown a paradox where increases in leveraged long positions often precede price declines. This phenomenon is attributed to traders’ tendency to misjudge market trends, leading to forced liquidations or discretionary selling that push prices in the opposite direction.
BTCUSD longs on Bitfinex vs BTC's spot price. (TradingView/CoinDesk)
Historical analysis reveals that BTC/USD longs on Bitfinex frequently move inversely to bitcoin’s price action. For instance, past rallies in BTC have coincided with declines in Bitfinex longs, while price drops have come alongside rising longs. This contradictory pattern marks these long positions as a contrary indicator rather than a straightforward bullish signal.
The current surge in longs, therefore, raises bearish caution. At press time, bitcoin’s price briefly slipped below its 100-day simple moving average of $113,283, a key technical level whose breach often signals potential further downside momentum.
This dynamic underscores a complex interplay: while leveraged longs indicate optimism, they also set up painful liquidations if the market reverses, which could intensify volatility and price declines.
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