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Santiment reports crypto derivatives open interest climbs to $23B for Bitcoin

Crypto Briefing·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Santiment reports crypto derivatives open interest climbs to $23B for Bitcoin

Bitcoin derivatives open interest climbed to $23 billion, according to Santiment. The rise signals increased trader participation, but heightened leverage risks cascading liquidations if market sentiment shifts. Traders are adding positions as volatility persists, with the metric often preceding sharp price moves.

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