CoinDesk·3 min read·hard
The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain
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Omkar Godbole
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The Bitcoin futures market is experiencing a significant imbalance where open interest far exceeds daily trading volume. Analysts warn that this 'crowded club' dynamic could lead to extreme price volatility if a sudden market catalyst triggers mass liquidations.
As of this writing, the dollar value of total open positions, the so-called open interest (OI), in futures stands at $48 billion, and the 24-hour trading volume in the same market tallies $25 billion, according to data source Coinglass.
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