2026-01-15 09:40:38

Is Bitcoin leverage cooling down?

The derivatives market for BTC has recently shown notable developments. According to the latest data, open interest has decreased by over 30% since the peak in October. This figure clearly reflects a shift in investor sentiment – they are gradually withdrawing from leveraged positions.

What does this action mean? Reducing leverage is often seen as a positive signal, indicating that the market is shedding excessive risks. But can it lay a solid foundation for a sustainable recovery, or is it just a temporary correction? This question is still being hotly debated among traders and analysts.

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LoneValidator

· 01-17 12:40

30% leverage evaporation, is it just a shakeout or a real top? I think it's better to be cautious.

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-15 10:10

30% of the contracts have exploded. Is this really the moment to cool down? It still seems to depend on how things develop later.

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 01-15 10:09

A 30% short squeeze is satisfying, but I see this as a sign of deleveraging, which may not be a good signal.

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SigmaBrain

· 01-15 10:09

30% of short positions liquidated, damn that feels good

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-15 09:42

Are 30% of the shorts being cleared? Is this really different this time? I think it still depends on the subsequent trend; otherwise, it will just be another false breakout.

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