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Bitcoin sentiment improves but ETF outflows still weigh

Bitcoin futures market funding rates rose to the highest level in about 2 weeks, improving short-term sentiment. Bitcoin climbed to around $65,500, helped by expectations of easing Middle East tensions and a drop in oil prices. Derivatives positioning turned more bullish, but options markets showed strong demand for downside protection. Concerns also lingered over corporate bitcoin holdings. The main burden remains continued outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs, now in a sixth straight week.