Bitcoin Holds in a Narrow Range as Derivatives Leverage Unwinds on 1 March 2026

On 1 March 2026 at 10:35, Bitcoin continued to trade sideways while derivatives leverage eased. The article notes that a compression in long-tilted positioning, cooler funding rates, and declining open interest point to a gradual cleanup rather than a breakdown, potentially lowering liquidation risk and setting a more stable base for the next move.