- Despite a surprising decrease in total open positions (OI) on perpetual exchanges, Bitcoin’s (BTC) value has increased impressively by 10%.
- Total open interest is lower than when Bitcoin was trading at $25,000 and from previous levels when Bitcoin’s value was at its current price point.
- Predictions that Bitcoin will fall back to $20,000, $25,000 or even below $30,000 are still common among a number of analysts.
Even though the total open positions show a decline, Bitcoin’s price has continued to rise: How can such a correlation be interpreted? Will Bitcoin fall?
The Relationship Between Bitcoin Price and OI
Despite a surprising decrease in total open positions (OI) on perpetual exchanges, Bitcoin’s (BTC) value has increased impressively by 10%. This current trend in the cryptocurrency market challenges traditional market understanding, sparking debates among both investors and analysts.
Historically, an increase in Bitcoin’s price is usually accompanied by a rise in open positions on perpetual exchanges, as traders and investors use futures contracts to speculate on future price movements or hedge against these movements. However, the current scenario is showing the opposite pattern. The total open positions are lower than previous levels when Bitcoin was trading at $25,000 and when the value of Bitcoin is at its current price.
This unusual market behavior has surprised many investors. Despite a significant price increase, a lower open interest may indicate that there is no new money entering the futures market, signaling cautious or bearish sentiment among traders. Despite the current optimism in Bitcoin’s price, some market participants still express skepticism.
Predictions that Bitcoin will fall to $20,000, $25,000, or even below $30,000 are still prevalent among a group of analysts. These predictions stem from concerns about regulatory developments, macroeconomic factors, and the inherent volatility of the cryptocurrency markets.
At the time of preparing this report, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $36,980, showing a 0.33% decrease. Interestingly, there is a notable 2.42% increase in trading volume, reaching $13,198,242,650. This increase in trading volume indicates that the current bullish trend in the market may continue in the coming hours. Furthermore, bulls have successfully established support at the $36,773.67 level and resistance at the $37,227.69 level.
BTC Technical Indicators
The 24-hour price chart for Bitcoin (BTC) shows a bullish trend, as indicated by the Relative Strength Index (RSI). This movement suggests that the bullish trend may continue in the next hours. Currently, the RSI is at 79.83, reinforcing this optimistic view.
However, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicates a potential downward trend in the next hours, as the MACD line has crossed below the signal line. Histograms on the trajectory also show a downward trend on the southern side, signaling a potential downward movement in the near future.
