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Bitcoin derivatives market open interest trends
Overview
In early August, Bitcoin options open interest rose significantly, climbing from approximately $24.7 billion to about $34 billion. During this period, call contracts accounted for roughly 60% of total open interest, signaling a bullish tilt despite continued demand for downside protection through puts. Implied volatility remained relatively low, with at-the-money levels near 34%.
By mid-August, the focus shifted toward the Bitcoin futures market, where open interest reached approximately $48 billion. This growth created a potential liquidity risk, as the open interest significantly outpaced the 24-hour trading volume of $25 billion. Analysts noted that this imbalance, characterized by high leverage concentrated in long positions, could amplify market volatility and increase the risk of chain-reaction liquidations during price corrections.
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5 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBitcoin futures open interest reaches $48 billion amid liquidity concernsBitcoin futures open interest has reached $48 billion, nearly doubling the $25 billion daily trading volume, raising concerns about liquidity traps and amplified market volatility.
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20 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBitcoin options open interest climbs, calls lead as market shows cautious optimismBitcoin options open interest rose to about $34 billion, with calls dominating and volatility falling, signaling cautious optimism in the market.
Sources
journalducoin.com · spacemoney.com.br