Bitcoin Leverage Heats Up as Traders Bet on Price Rebound Bitcoin’s futures basis has widened amid retail dip buying surges, but one expert warns the setup may end in an “over-leveraged shakeout.” Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filed under: Bitcoin - @ February 16, 2026 4:24 am