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In the current rally, Ethereum perpetuals and options markets have witnessed open interest (OI) growth exceeding spot trading volume expansion. Platforms like dYdX, GMX, and Hyperliquid show OI increases of ~25–35% month-on-month—while corresponding spot volume grew by only 10–12%. This divergence indicates capital is leveraging futures rather than purely buying spot. Such behavior often precedes large-scale liquidations or short squeezes. When OI surges faster than spot demand, it reflects speculative positioning and higher risk of deleveraging cascades. Monitoring premiums, funding rates, and OI-to-volume ratios helps identify when derivatives markets begin to dominate sentiment and potentially lead to short-term corrections.
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