Ethereum Open Interest Drops 40% In August – What’s Happening?
Several large-cap assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, struggled to make a mark in the past week, as the general market suffered a steep downturn in prices. According to various analyses, the market was negatively impacted by some recent macro developments in different countries. This significant decline has had a widespread effect on the market sentiment, with most investors now treading cautiously. This can be seen with the recent drop in Ethereum open interest, which could hold serious implications for the price of ETH. Ethereum Open Interest Declines By $6 Billion — Impact On Price?....
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