On October 18, Bitcoin topped crypto perpetual-futures markets with the highest funding rate of 0.0100% every eight hours, or 10.9% annualized, indicating strong long position demand. Long accounts outnumbered shorts across all five major assets, including Ether, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, reflecting bullish trader sentiment. Open interest for Bitcoin rose slightly to $7.76 billion, while other assets saw minor fluctuations. This data suggests continued trader optimism in crypto futures markets.
Bitcoin's market cap stands at Rp29.795,29 trillion as of October 18, 2026, 18:21 WIB, highlighting its dominant position in the crypto market. On Pluang, Bitcoin trades at Rp1.467.167.896 with a modest 0.27% gain over the past day, while Solana and XRP show slight declines of 0.90% and 0.81% respectively. This snapshot of trading activity complements the reported high funding rates and bullish sentiment in perpetual-futures markets.
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