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Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Tops $21B, Highest Since November 2021

The dollar-valued locked-in open futures and perpetual futures contracts have topped $21 billion for the first time since November 2021.
The overall leverage in the market remains low, indicating low odds of sudden liquidation-induced price volatility. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger 'Selling Pressure' on CME Futures Market: K33

CME bitcoin futures open interest reached a record high of $6.2 billion as institutions anticipate a spot bitcoin ETF approval.
K33 Research predicts that if a spot-based bitcoin ETF is approved, investors will quickly unwind their positions, leading to a decrease in open interest and premiums. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to Record $15B on Crypto Exchange Deribit

Notional open interest in BTC options on Deribit reached a record high of $15 billion last week.
Increased options trading indicates a preference for hedging and leveraging gains.
BTC options market has surpassed the futures market in terms of activity. [ more ]
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