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Open interest on perp DEXs hits 2026 high as traders hold leveraged bets longer

Crypto Briefing·August 22, 2026·1 min read
Open interest on perp DEXs hits 2026 high as traders hold leveraged bets longer

Open interest on perpetual DEXs hit a 2026 high as traders hold leveraged bets longer. This shift in trading dynamics challenges centralized exchanges and highlights concentration risks in the decentralized derivatives market, signaling a potential change in how traders approach leveraged positions.

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