Bitcoin Market Turns Positive As Futures Open Interest Rises Sharply – More P...
The past few days have been remarkably positive for Bitcoin, the leading crypto asset, as it surges to a new all-time high above the $125,000 price mark. However, as Tuesday drew to a close, the crypto king experienced a slight pullback. During the notable upward performance in price, several metrics, such as the Futures Open […]
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