Key Points
- Bitcoin’s Open Interest surged to over $19 billion after a $2.5 billion Futures liquidation.
- Bitcoin faces resistance at $63,400, with the current price around $62,700 after a 3% increase.
The volatility of Open Interest in Bitcoin (BTC) has been significant, following a recent price surge. Many positions were closed, but Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures remained high.
Bitcoin Futures’ Turbulence
Data from Glassnode showed that during Bitcoin’s price rally, approximately $2.5 billion worth of Futures Open Interest was forcibly closed. This likely led to the flushing out of many short sellers. However, the impact did not cause a drastic market collapse.
Even amidst heightened volatility, the market’s resilience could continue to affect leveraged traders. The total cost of leverage during Bitcoin’s March all-time high (ATH) reached as high as $120 million weekly. This figure has now dropped to $15.3 million per week.
Increased Funds Flow into Bitcoin’s Open Interest
Despite the earlier closures of large positions, traders continue to open new ones. According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s Open Interest surged to over $19 billion by the 12th of October. Despite a slight decline since then, Open Interest remained strong at over $18 billion.
This renewed interest from traders is largely due to Bitcoin’s recent price increase, which pushed the cryptocurrency above the $63,000 mark. This rise in Open Interest signals that traders are actively positioning themselves in anticipation of further price movement.
Bitcoin Faces Resistance at Key Price Levels
Bitcoin experienced a 3% price increase on the 11th of October, reaching $62,500. This rally also pushed the price above the 50-day moving average, which had previously served as a significant resistance level. However, Bitcoin is now facing tougher resistance at its 200-day moving average, positioned around $63,400.
Despite a period of volatility and the forced closure of billions in Futures Open Interest, Bitcoin’s Open Interest remains strong. The recent price surge to $63,000 reflects increasing optimism among traders, although it faces strong resistance around $63,400. The coming days will determine whether Bitcoin can break through this barrier or continue to face challenges at this key price point.