Crypto Market Dips as Bitcoin Struggles and Binance Leverage Declines

Ethereum experienced a 4% weekly decline and a 1% drop in the last 24 hours to around $3,598, with record open interest and transaction spikes highlighting concerns over potential volatility.

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Summary

Ethereum's price fell by 4% over the past week and 1% in the last 24 hours to about $3,598. On-chain data revealed a record $77 billion open interest on Binance along with the highest daily transaction count, while a -$418.8 million net taker volume indicated bearish pressure.

Terms & Concepts
  • Open Interest: A measure of outstanding derivative contracts that reflects market participation and potential future volatility.
  • Net Taker Volume: The net difference between market orders sold and bought, indicating prevailing market pressure.