Bitcoin (BTC) gained strength again this week, climbing 4.16%, while Ethereum (ETH) trailed close behind, finishing the week up 2.98%. Total crypto market cap rose again, rising to $2.22T, up 2.30% from $2.17T in the week before.

Weekly liquidations continue to stay contained, with this week’s pattern mirroring the prior week. Short liquidations rose early in the week, with sentiment turned against the longs closing to the end of the week. Funding rates largely remained unchanged across the week, mostly remaining in healthy positive or slight…