Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound

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by Akash Girimath
February 16, 2026
Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound
Bitcoin's futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an "over-leveraged shakeout."
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Originally published on Decrypt on 2/16/2026