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Bitcoin bears dominate as leveraged futures demand stays weak

CoinDesk reports that sliding futures open interest signals weaker leveraged participation, with remaining capital tilted toward bearish positioning.

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CoinDesk reports that demand for leveraged Bitcoin exposure remains weak, with overall activity in futures markets cooling.

The outlet says futures open interest has fallen, putting positioning near yearly lows.

CoinDesk adds that the capital still deployed in the market appears skewed toward bearish positions, reflecting persistent downside bets.

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CoinDeskBitcoin bears pay to bet on further declines as futures positions near yearly lows

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