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On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s latest price move to $80,000 has not been based off of spot demand alone. A new trend of derivatives activity is building under the market, with open interest across major exchanges recording its strongest increase of 2026 and even surpassing the rise seen during Bitcoin’s 2025 all-time high formation. However, technical […]
Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across futures and perpetual markets, the spike in open interest points to a market gearing up for volatility. Can Bitcoin Sustain Momentum With Leverage Rising This Fast? Bitcoin is experiencing its strongest Open Interest expansion of 2026, with derivatives actively now surpassing even 2025’s all-time highs. A verified CryptoQuant author, known as Darkfost on X, has noted that the BTC market remains heavily driven by futures. Data shows that BTC’s recent bullish momentum has been driven largely by a steady return of investors to the derivatives markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Shock: 100,000 BTC Vanish From Exchanges In Under 90 Days Despite f
This week, Bitcoin saw a significant surge in bullish momentum, driving its price from $78,000 to as high as $82,855. While the flagship cryptocurrency has pulled back from this local high, it is yet to shift towards a bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain analysis revealed significant growth in derivatives activity in the Bitcoin market. […]
Key takeaways HYPE is trading above $44 on Wednesday after over 4% gains the previous day. On-chain data shows an increase in user activity on Hyperliquid as TVL and stablecoin market capitalization rise. Hyperliquid (HYPE) traded above $44.00 on Wednesday, extending its rally for a sixth consecutive session as rising derivatives activity and growing platform […] The post HYPE eyes breakout toward $50 as Open Interest and TVL surge appeared first on CoinJournal.
Key takeaways Bitcoin Cash price extends gains on Wednesday, up over 3% since Tuesday. Derivatives data support a bullish bias, with increasing open interest and long positions accumulating. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) continued its strong recovery on Wednesday, climbing above $489 and extending weekly gains beyond 8% as bullish positioning across the derivatives market reinforced the […] The post BCH targets breakout above $500 as bullish derivatives sentiment surges appeared first on CoinJournal.
Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $81,000 as short-term momentum strengthens. Weak network growth signals cautious market participation. BTC faces major resistance at $89,500. Bitcoin has climbed above $81,000, extending its monthly recovery and testing its highest trading range in roughly three months. At press time, BTC was trading around $81,467 after gaining 5.2% over the past […] The post Bitcoin price crosses $81K, but derivatives and network activity remain low: check forecast appeared first on CoinJournal.
The derivatives giant is rolling out CFTC-regulated contracts that let traders isolate Bitcoin volatility from price direction, settling to a new 30-day implied volatility benchmark.
