According to Farside Investors, the Bitcoin futures basis rate has significantly dropped from approximately 10% when Bitcoin was priced over $100k. Currently, the potential earnings on Bitcoin have decreased to around 6%, which does not justify the additional risk when compared to the 4.3% yield offered by US treasuries. As a result, it may not be prudent to open new basis positions, although maintaining existing ones might still be considered.

According to Farside Investors, the spread between the Bitcoin basis rate and government bond yields is narrowing. Given that government bonds are considered much lower risk, a further narrowing of this spread could potentially lead to a drying up of the basis trade. This analysis suggests a shift in the risk-reward balance for traders involved in basis trades, indicating a need for careful monitoring of these rates for future trading strategies.