$BTC Surges Past $99K Amid Surging Market Activity**

As Bitcoin soared beyond $99,000, Binance recorded an all-time high in 24-hour BTC/USDT trading volume, with futures open interest also reaching unprecedented levels. The platform’s long/short ratio has consistently stayed above 1.8, highlighting persistently bullish sentiment among traders. After briefly dipping into negative territory during recent price consolidation, funding rates rebounded into positive as the rally gained momentum—a sign of growing conviction in the continuation of the uptrend.