$BTC — When Open Interest Drops, But Price Doesn’t
Not all drops are bearish.
And not all strength is real.
One of the most misunderstood moments in the market is this:
Open Interest falls — but price holds.
Most traders panic. Professionals lean forward.
Here’s why:
When Open Interest decreases, it means: → Positions are being closed
→ Leverage is leaving the market
→ Pressure is being released
Now comes the key distinction:
• If price collapses with OI dropping → Weak structure
→ No demand underneath
→ The move was built on leverage
• If price holds or compresses while OI drops → Weak hands are gone
→ Forced exits are complete
→ Structure survives without leverage
This is how healthy markets reset.
The market doesn’t need excitement to move higher.
It needs clean positioning.
OI resets are not signals. They are preconditions.
This is why patience pays: Big moves don’t come from crowded trades —
they come after the crowd has already left.
Watch participation. Respect structure. Let price prove itself.
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