Open interest wanes as Bitcoin deleverages while hitting $28K 
Quick Take
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a fascinating juxtaposition as Bitcoin surpasses the $28,000 mark, experiencing a 70% price increase since the start of the year. In stark contrast, however, lies Bitcoin’s open interest. Regarded as an aggregate of funds in open futures contracts, it is currently undergoing a steady decline, suggesting a decrease in speculative activity. However, open interest – as a percentage of Bitcoin’s market cap – is nearing 1.82% year-to-date.
This indicates a notable contraction of market speculation, a stark departure from the norm in Bitcoin’s typically volatile market. The simultaneous rise in Bitcoin’s price and a fall in open interest, down by 28% from the beginning of the year, reflect a market less driven by speculation and more by long-term investor confidence. It underlines a potential shift in investor behavior, with possible implications for the overall stability of the cryptocurrency market.
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James Van Straten
James fervently appreciates data, technology, and trend-spotting. As a tech and liberty maximalist, he hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.
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