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Futures Open Interest Low

Definition

Futures open interest low indicates a period where there are few outstanding futures contracts for a cryptocurrency. This metric refers to a condition in cryptocurrency derivatives markets where the total number of unclosed futures contracts for a particular digital asset, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, reaches a significantly reduced level. A low open interest often signals a decrease in market speculation, reduced leverage across the system, and potentially a period of market consolidation or uncertainty among traders. It can precede periods of increased volatility as new positions are established.