ETH Price Watch: Impact On Price As Traders Ditch Bitcoin On Derivatives Market
October 19 2023 - 11:00AM
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Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market
capitalization, has been on a downward trajectory for the past
three months. Despite a brief fake-out rally, ETH has struggled to
regain its footing in the crypto market. The recent rally, though
short-lived, has brought about interesting developments in the
derivatives market. While Bitcoin’s open interest (OI) witnessed a
significant drop, Ethereum saw an increase in its OI. Open
interest, often abbreviated as OI, is a crucial metric in the world
of cryptocurrency derivatives. It represents the total value of
outstanding contracts in the market. In simpler terms, it measures
the amount of money traders have invested in futures or options
contracts for a specific cryptocurrency. ETH’s OI Garners More
Interest As of October, the crypto derivatives market has depicted
an intriguing scenario. Bitcoin’s OI has been hovering around $6
billion, while Ethereum’s stands at $2.8 billion. Although ETH has
not surpassed BTC in terms of open interest, it has certainly
garnered more attention and interest. Bitcoin and Ethereum Open
Interest. Source: FXStreet A recent fake rally in Bitcoin’s price,
triggered by false reports of an approved spot Bitcoin ETF, had a
substantial impact on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin’s Open
Interest (OI) declined by more than $270 million, decreasing to
$5.7 billion as investors reacted to the misleading information. On
the other hand, Ethereum’s OI increased by over $93 million,
reaching $2.8 billion during the same period, highlighting its
resilience in the face of market volatility. These events
underscore the cryptocurrency market’s sensitivity to news and
rumors, emphasizing the importance of accurate information in this
space. Furthermore, the contrasting trajectories of Bitcoin and
Ethereum’s OI showcase Ethereum’s ability to attract renewed
investor interest and maintain stability, solidifying its position
as a prominent and enduring cryptocurrency in the market. Related
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The Surge ETH market cap currently at $187 billion. Chart:
TradingView.com Potential Price Impact And ETH Current Status At
the time of writing, the CoinGecko price for Ethereum is $1,548.
It’s noteworthy that ETH has experienced a 1.9% dip in the past 24
hours and a 0.6% loss over the past week. Analyzing the daily price
chart, Ethereum’s price action is characterized by a rising wedge
formation. This formation serves as a key determinant of ETH’s
short-term trajectory. As long as the trendlines defining this
pattern remain intact, there’s potential for the coin to serve as a
dynamic support zone for buyers during market corrections. Related
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However, a more pessimistic scenario looms in the event of a
breakdown below the lower boundary of this wedge, which could
signal the onset of a major correction for Ethereum. (This site’s
content should not be construed as investment advice. Investing
involves risk. When you invest, your capital is subject to risk).
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