Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Drops by 35% in Two Months
Bitcoin futures open interest has dropped significantly, decreasing by 35% from $57 billion to $37 billion in two months, according to Glassnode.
The decline indicates a shift in trading behavior, suggesting reduced leverage in the market while long-term investors are retaining their holdings.
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Falls by $20 Billion
Bitcoin futures have experienced a sharp 35% decline in open interest, falling from $57 billion to $37 billion. This decrease was reported by Glassnode, an on-chain analytics firm.
The drop reflects a change in market dynamics with reduced speculative trading activity. Glassnode highlights the change as potentially indicating a reduced reliance on high leverage.
Drop in Open Interest Affects Market Activity
The reduction in open interest is having an immediate impact on trading volumes and market sentiment. 24-hour trading volume has decreased 28%, further indicating reduced activity.
This shift may encourage more cautious trading approaches. Experts recommend avoiding high-risk trades until market conditions stabilize, given the current volatility.
Historical Patterns Suggest Spot-Driven Activity
Historical trends have shown similar deleveraging events have been followed by good opportunities. This is echoed by Glassnode’s previous analytics and market behavior.
Experts like James Van Straten note that the current run-up could be spot-driven rather than leverage-driven. This aligns with the observed data pointing to a market relying less on speculation.
“This would assume that a large part of this recent run-up has been spot-driven rather than leverage-driven.” — James Van Straten, Senior Analyst, CoinDesk
Experts like James Van Straten note that the current run-up could be spot-driven rather than leverage-driven. This aligns with the observed data pointing to a market relying less on speculation.
