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What to Know Bitcoin open interest has hit its lowest level since 2022, showing traders are closing futures positions and pulling back. Falling price alongside falling open interest signals forced exits, not aggressive new bets. Analysts say this reset lowers crash risk, but some expect a slow and extended cooling phase that could last into 2026. Bitcoin is going through an important shift that is not immediately visible on price charts. While the price has moved lower, the bigger change is happening in the background. Data shows that Bitcoin open interest has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, signaling that traders are stepping back and reducing risk across the market. Open Interest Drops Bitcoin open interest measures how many futures positions are still open across exchanges. When this number falls, it means traders are closing positions and pulling back. As of January 8, the drop in open interest has been sharp and widespread. Binance recorded the largest decline, with open interest falling by around 1.53 million BTC. Bybit followed with a drop of nearly 784,000 BTC. Gate.io saw a decline of about 505,000 BTC, while OKX reported a fall of roughly 395,000 BTC. Other platforms such as Deribit, Bitfinex, and HTX Global also showed noticeable declines. This confirms that the move is happening across the entire market and is not limited to a single exchange.   Source: CryptoQuant At the same time, Bitcoin’s price dropped to around $90,150 after failing to hold above the $94,000 level. When price falls together with open interest, it usually means traders using borrowed money are being forced out of positions. This process is often called a market cleanup, where weak positions are removed and pressure from forced selling slowly fades. What This Deleveraging Means Crypto analyst ArabxChain noted that similar levels since 2022…

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Filed under: News - @ January 9, 2026 4:31 pm