Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months

Bitcoin is seeing a short squeeze dynamic and steady U.S. demand to support gains. What to know : Bitcoin is trading higher one week after the STRC ex dividend date for the first time in six months, breaking a pattern of post payout weakness. Bitcoin’s move higher is being driven by negative funding rates, triggering short covering, alongside a persistent Coinbase premium that signals continued spot demand from U.S. investors.