{"id":478479,"date":"2021-12-08T17:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T17:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=478479"},"modified":"2024-06-11T14:09:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T14:09:39","slug":"bitcoin-open-interest-takes-second-largest-dump-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin-open-interest-takes-second-largest-dump-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Open Interest Takes Second Largest Dump Of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Bitcoin has recorded significant losses in just the first week of December. The digital asset has taken some of the largest hits for the year in just last week alone following liquidations over the weekend. This has expectedly had a huge impact on the amount of open interest in bitcoin. Following the dump, BTC denominated open interest took a nosedive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The dip in open interest was significant enough to near-record levels for 2021. With bitcoin losing more than $10,000 in value, open interest had declined rapidly. This is worrying given that open interest had dropped not too long ago and another drop this time around does not spell good news for the market.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Related Reading |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin\/majority-of-bitcoin-investors-got-in-this-year-says-grayscale\/\">Majority Of Bitcoin Investors Got In This Year, Says Grayscale<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Bitcoin Open Interest Records Second-Largest Decline<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">With the drop from $54,000 to as low as $40,000 on some exchanges, open interest figures plummeted. The liquidations of future positions opened the asset up to a cascade of further liquidations and open interest dropped 26% in this time frame. BTC dominated open interest volumes fell from 390,000 BTC to 330,000, as reported by Arcane Research.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-478481 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Bitcoin-Open-Interest.png?resize=460%2C373\" alt=\"Chart showing bitcoin open interest crash\" width=\"460\" height=\"373\"><\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center\">BTC Open Interests sees shart decline | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.arcane.no\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Arcane Research<\/a><\/pre>\n<p class=\"p1\">Saturday saw the second-largest daily drop in open interest as it lost 58,000 BTC in one day alone. It is the largest decline in a six-month period as the last time the market recorded such a sharp decline in open interest was on May 19th, which admittedly recorded a larger decline than that witnessed on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The drop in BTC denominated open interest correlates with the drop in price. OI (open interest) had peaked in April during the height of the first bitcoin bull rally but has repeatedly failed to attain the same high despite bitcoin recording a new high of $69,000 last month.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/OMDbcqhZ\/\" alt=\"Bitcoin price chart from TradingView.com\" width=\"1345\" height=\"686\"><\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center\">Another dip sends BTC price to $49K | Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/chart\/UG2tjOD6\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">BTCUSD on TradingView.com<\/a><\/pre>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">What Caused The Decline?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Violent sell-offs in the market following the bitcoin price crash had been the main culprit behind the decline in open interest. The sell-offs greatly deleveraged the market, leading to losses to the tune of billions. Although the futures market has now been thrown into a healthier state following the sell-off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>Related Reading |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin\/number-of-bitcoin-lightning-network-nodes-jumps-23-in-three-months\/\">Number Of Bitcoin Lightning Network Nodes Jumps 23% In Three Months<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The massive deleveraging saw crypto exchanges Binance and ByBit lose a significant portion of their open interest share. Both exchanges saw their shares of this market plunge 11% to its current position at 30%. Binance recorded a 40% fall in OI on its platform and ByBit recorded an even higher decline with a 45% crash in OI. Open interest is now $3.3 billionaire and $1.6 billion respectively on both exchanges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bitcoin denominated open interest has not recorded much recovery since the December 4th crash. Currently, open interest sits at 325,000 BTC, about 5,000 BTC lower than the 330,000 crash point on Saturday.<\/p>\n<pre style=\"text-align: center\">Featured image from The Spruce, charts from Arcane Research and TradingView.com<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin has recorded significant losses in just the first week of December. The digital asset has taken some of the largest hits for the year in just last week alone following liquidations over the weekend. This has expectedly had a huge impact on the amount of open interest in bitcoin. Following the dump, BTC denominated open interest took a nosedive. The dip in open interest was significant enough to near-record levels for 2021. With bitcoin losing more than $10,000 in value, open interest had declined rapidly. This is worrying given that open interest had dropped not too long ago and another drop this time around does not spell good news for the market. Related Reading |\u00a0Majority Of Bitcoin Investors Got In This Year, Says Grayscale Bitcoin Open Interest Records Second-Largest Decline With the drop from $54,000 to as low as $40,000 on some exchanges, open interest figures plummeted. The liquidations of future positions opened the asset up to a cascade of further liquidations and open interest dropped 26% in this time frame. BTC dominated open interest volumes fell from 390,000 BTC to 330,000, as reported by Arcane Research. BTC Open Interests sees shart decline | Source: Arcane Research Saturday saw the second-largest daily drop in open interest as it lost 58,000 BTC in one day alone. It is the largest decline in a six-month period as the last time the market recorded such a sharp decline in open interest was on May 19th, which admittedly recorded a larger decline than that witnessed on Saturday. The drop in BTC denominated open interest correlates with the drop in price. OI (open interest) had peaked in April during the height of the first bitcoin bull rally but has repeatedly failed to attain the same high despite bitcoin recording a new high of $69,000 last month. Another dip sends BTC price to $49K | Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com What Caused The Decline? Violent sell-offs in the market following the bitcoin price crash had been the main culprit behind the decline in open interest. The sell-offs greatly deleveraged the market, leading to losses to the tune of billions. Although the futures market has now been thrown into a healthier state following the sell-off. Related Reading |\u00a0Number Of Bitcoin Lightning Network Nodes Jumps 23% In Three Months The massive deleveraging saw crypto exchanges Binance and ByBit lose a significant portion of their open interest share. Both exchanges saw their shares of this market plunge 11% to its current position at 30%. Binance recorded a 40% fall in OI on its platform and ByBit recorded an even higher decline with a 45% crash in OI. Open interest is now $3.3 billionaire and $1.6 billion respectively on both exchanges. Bitcoin denominated open interest has not recorded much recovery since the December 4th crash. Currently, open interest sits at 325,000 BTC, about 5,000 BTC lower than the 330,000 crash point on Saturday. 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With each article, Best lends a voice to important issues such as a more financially inclusive future, transparent systems for growth and development, and technology that is not self-serving but one that serves all of humanity. When not curating engaging content, Best can be found reading a book with a cup of hot chocolate, enjoying a Netflix series, or exploring the outdoors with Green - the world\u2019s most quiet and well-behaved Husky. Best\u2019s interests also span other industries such as art, finance, and security, attending seminars and conferences in not just the crypto industry but other industries as well. As an animal lover, Best is also involved with charities for animals, local shelters, and rescues. Best is also involved in local events that promote inclusivity, such as being a prominent member of hiking clubs and a cycling club, as well as being a part of a very happy group of animal lovers. Best is a true professional in every sense of the word, with an exceptional dedication to producing high-quality work. This shines through in Best's work on and off the clock. These include advocating for inclusive crypto education for all, the impact of financial illiteracy, and the benefits of adopting new technologies such as cryptocurrencies. 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