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What Is Open Interest and Why It Matters in Trading

Understanding Open Interest Open interest is the total number of outstanding derivative contracts—such as futures or options—that have not been settled. Unlike volume, which resets daily, open interest is cumulative, updating when new contracts are opened or old ones are closed. This metric offers deep insight into market

What Is a Futures Contract? Definition, Examples & Benefits

What Is a Futures Contract? A futures contract is a standardized agreement to buy or sell a specific asset at a predetermined price on a set future date. Traded on regulated exchanges, futures allow traders, investors, and corporations to lock in prices, speculate on market moves, and manage risk across

Cryptocurrency Futures Basis Trading Playbook: Spot–Perpetual Spread Analysis, Funding Rate Arbitrage, and Market-Neutral Yield Strategies

Introduction: Why Basis Trading Still Matters In the ever-evolving digital-asset market, traders search relentlessly for yield that is insulated from directional risk. Cryptocurrency futures basis trading—also known as spot–perpetual spread trading—remains one of the most reliable market-neutral techniques. By exploiting temporary mispricings between the spot price of

Crypto Open Interest Analysis: Futures and Options Positioning, Market Sentiment Indicators, and Strategic Trading Integration

Introduction Open interest (OI) has become a vital metric for traders who want to understand capital flows, leverage, and sentiment in cryptocurrency derivatives. While spot-market price charts reveal where an asset trades today, OI shows how many futures or options contracts remain open, indicating how committed traders are to their