**[Bitfinex Bitcoin Long Positions Reach 2.5-Year High]** According to a report by CoinDesk, Bitcoin margin long positions on Bitfinex have risen to 80,600 BTC, marking a new high since December 2023 and a 2.5-year peak. Despite Bitcoin's 13% decline this year and a consecutive five-day drop from May 15 to May 19, leveraged traders have recently increased their long positions by approximately 1.5%. Data shows that Bitfinex margin longs have cumulatively risen about 10% since the beginning of the year, while Bitcoin's price has fallen from above $80,000 to around $76,000. It is currently testing a key resistance level near $78,000, with the 200-day moving average positioned above $81,000.