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Bitcoin: Futures contracts on Binance Weigh Eight Times More Than the Spot Market

Cointribune·August 8, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin: Futures contracts on Binance Weigh Eight Times More Than the Spot Market

On Binance, Bitcoin futures contracts weigh eight times more than the spot market, revealing a market dominated by leverage. The imbalance raises questions about whether Bitcoin is switching to pure speculation. The development is seen as either worrying or inevitable.

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