Futures open interest represents the total number of outstanding futures contracts for a specific cryptocurrency that have not yet been closed out by an offsetting trade or by physical delivery. It serves as a key indicator of market participation, liquidity, and the overall volume of capital committed to a particular futures market.
Mechanism
The calculation of open interest increments when new contracts are opened, meaning a buyer and seller initiate a new position. It decrements when existing contracts are closed, as both parties liquidate their positions. A trade where a new buyer meets an existing seller, or vice versa, does not change the total open interest; it reflects active contract positions, not just daily trade volume.
Methodology
Traders and analysts utilize open interest as a technical indicator to assess market sentiment and potential future price movements. Rising open interest with rising prices can signal strong upward momentum. Conversely, falling open interest with falling prices may suggest declining investor conviction. This metric provides insight into the flow of capital into and out of futures markets for digital assets.
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