Bitcoin’s open interest (OI) has risen significantly by over $2 billion within three days, sparking concerns among traders about a potential “whipsaw” effect on its price.
Open interest refers to the total number of unsettled derivative contracts, such as options or futures, and an increase usually indicates heightened speculation on the asset.
Data from CoinGlass shows that Bitcoin’s OI surged by $2.02 billion in three days, reaching $36.92 billion on June 6.
Traders often use open interest as an indicator to decide whether to hold or sell their crypto assets. High open interest can amplify price volatility, especially if traders holding multiple positions suddenly change their strategies.
In a June 5 post on X, the pseudonymous trader Daan Crypto Trades highlighted the sharp increase in Bitcoin’s open interest over the past three days. They noted that the token might become volatile in the coming days.
Kelly Kellam, director at BitLab Academy, pointed out that the rapid rise in Bitcoin’s OI combined with sustained positive funding rates could lead to a sudden price reversal.
This scenario, known as a whipsaw, involves a swift price movement in the opposite direction of the current trend.
“The increase in open interest alongside a persistent positive premium (indicating many leveraged long positions) sets the stage for a possible small correction,”
Kellam stated.
Bitcoin’s current price is $70,890, marking a 4.23% increase over the past week, according to CoinMarketCap.
However, a sharp 4% drop to $68,000 could result in approximately $1.96 billion in long positions being liquidated, a possibility that remains despite the overall positive market sentiment, according to another pseudonymous trader, Jelle.
“While I’m confident #Bitcoin enters price discovery soon, I’m pretty sure it won’t happen without some major volatility. If we get something akin to this, buying dips will likely be rewarded. Just go easy on the leverage.$85,000 — soon.,”
Jelle remarked.
Disclaimer: This report is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be considered trading or investment advice. Nothing herein should be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. Trading or investing in cryptocurrencies carries a considerable risk of financial loss. Always conduct due diligence.
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