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2026-04-12：The $24 Billion Coiled Spring: Record Negative Funding Meets Geopolitical Gridlock
Is Bitcoin secretly funding global maritime tolls? In this episode, we uncover a shocking geopolitical shift as collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks lead to oil tankers paying a $1-per-barrel transit fee through the Strait of Hormuz—exclusively in BTC. While the macro world braces for an energy shock, crypto derivatives are flashing a massive warning sign. With a staggering $24 billion in heavily crowded short positions and record negative funding rates, Bitcoin is coiled for a potentially violent squeeze. Plus, we reveal why traditional bank accounts are suddenly out-yielding DeFi lending…
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