Bitcoin’s open interest – the total number of outstanding Bitcoin derivative contracts – recently took a major hit. Let’s break down what this means and what history suggests might happen next.
A Big Drop in Open Interest
Over the past week, Bitcoin’s open interest plummeted by a whopping 17%. This means a lot of investors closed their positions, either voluntarily or because they were liquidated (forced to sell due to losses). When open interest drops, it usually signals less volatility in the market.
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The chart above clearly shows this recent drop, which is significant. Interestingly, similar drops in the past two years often coincided with Bitcoin hitting bottom.
Past Trends and Potential Buying Opportunities
This historical pattern suggests that the current drop in open interest could be a sign of a buying opportunity. Essentially, it might be a good time to buy Bitcoin.
Futures Market Shows Renewed Interest
While open interest dropped, the futures market tells a different story. Trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana all saw huge increases last week (64%, 58%, 78%, and 58% respectively). This suggests that speculative interest in crypto is picking back up.
Current Bitcoin Price
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $77,900, up almost 5% in the last 24 hours.
