Bitcoin: Selling positions propelled the rise

The bitcoin market experienced an unusual rebound in August, without a wave of new bullish bets. In five days, the price gained 24.6%, while the open interest denominated in cryptocurrency fell by 12.6%. A report from Glassnode and Bybit links this rise to liquidations of short positions. About 64,000 BTC of open interest disappeared during this phase. Sellers fueled the movement, while the options market confirmed persistent bearish pressure.…