XRP, SOL, and DOGE open interest falls combined 51% in the last month

As an experienced analyst, I’m closely monitoring the recent developments in the cryptocurrency market and the significant decline in open interest (OI) for major coins like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin over the past month. This trend is a clear reflection of waning market sentiment and decreased trader confidence.


As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency market, I’ve observed a significant decrease in open interest for major cryptocurrencies such as XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) over the past month. The combined open interest has dropped by approximately 51%.

As an analyst, I’ve observed a decreasing level of engagement from market participants, as indicated by the decline in open interest, based on my analysis of data from X, as expressed in a post on April 30 by the crypto trader known as TheCryptoMann.

As a crypto investor, I closely monitor the Open Interest (OI) metric to gauge the current state of the market. OI represents the total value of all active futures contracts, yet to be settled, across various exchanges. By keeping an eye on this figure, I can assess the level of market participation and sentiment, which in turn helps me anticipate potential price trends.

Among the top nine cryptocurrencies based on market capitalization, Dogecoin saw the most significant decrease in open interest (OI), dropping approximately 64% from $1.7 billion to $668.2 million between April 1 and present, according to CoinGlass’ data.

The current open interest in Solana stands at approximately $1.51 billion, marking a significant drop of around 47% compared to the figure recorded in April.

Meanwhile, XRP‘s OI stands at $497.67 million, marking a 44% decrease within the same time frame.

XRP, SOL, and DOGE open interest falls combined 51% in the last month

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed that market instability can lead me to hesitate in placing new orders due to uncertainty regarding the market trend. Consequently, open interest (OI) may decrease as traders adopt a more cautious approach and reduce their exposure to the market.

“TheoTrader observed on X in a April 26th update that present open interest levels bear a striking resemblance to those witnessed during the November 2022 failure of crypto exchange FTX.”

The Bitcoin halving in April 2021, resulting in a significant decrease in miner revenue to the lowest point this year, adds to the market instability we’re currently experiencing.

It’s uncertain how much the market will correct further, leading some traders to hesitate before making new trades.

The top two cryptocurrencies in terms of market value have seen a decrease in open interest (OI) alongside broader market price drops.

The open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped by nearly a quarter, down to $25.58 billion according to CoinMarketCap’s latest figures. Meanwhile, the digital currency’s price has also taken a hit, decreasing by around 14.87% to reach $60,149.

As a researcher studying the cryptocurrency market, I’ve observed that Ether (ETH) has experienced a significant decrease in open interest, dropping by approximately 22% to reach $10.02 billion. Simultaneously, its price has taken a hit, declining by around 16.67%, and is currently hovering slightly above the crucial support level at $3,005.

I’ve analyzed the crypto market trends over the past month and noticed a significant shift in capital flow. More investors have moved their funds from altcoins and into Bitcoin. Consequently, Bitcoin’s dominance in the total cryptocurrency market cap has grown by 2.13%, bringing its share to currently stand at 54.77%. (Based on TradingView data)

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2024-05-01 09:42