#BTCDerivatives | Open Interest Surging — Big Move Coming?

Timestamp: May 18, 2025 – 00:18 UTC

Bitcoin’s open interest just crossed $16.2B, the highest since breaking $100K — and it’s rising fast.

What It Means:

Open interest (OI) is the total value of outstanding derivative contracts. When OI rises while price stalls… a volatile move usually follows.

📊 Current Stats:

BTC Price: $103,280

Open Interest: $16.2B (▲ +8.3% in 24h)

Funding Rate: Neutral at +0.007%

Liquidation Cluster: Stacked near $105K and $99K

🧠 Smart Money Insight:

This isn’t retail noise. Big players are positioning for a move — but direction is unclear. Watch for a funding rate shift or aggressive whale flow to confirm bias.

Strategy Tip:

Scalp breakout levels or fade the first fakeout — but don’t sit flat when OI is this elevated.

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