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Berachain Jumps 82% on Perpetuals Funding Shock, Forcing Short Squeeze

Perpetual contracts traded far below spot as outsized funding swings distorted positioning.

Overview

  • The squeeze followed a Feb. 6 unlock of 63.75 million BERA—about 41.7% of circulating supply—that many expected to pressure prices.
  • Perpetuals funding reportedly swung between -5,900% and +3,000% annualized, with futures pricing materially below spot and primed for forced buying.
  • Futures activity surged, with volume up 632% to $2.94 billion and open interest up 102% to $142.8 million, according to CoinGlass.
  • The token rose roughly 82% in 24 hours, reaching about $1.40 before a rapid 35% intraday pullback.
  • Technicals improved as price reclaimed the 20-day moving average and tested levels above the 50-day near $0.57, though a durable trend reversal remains unconfirmed.