The bitcoin futures market looks like a crowded club with a tiny exit – and it could cause pain

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CoinDesk Aug 17, 2026

Bitcoin's high futures open interest relative to low trading volume creates a dangerous liquidity mismatch that could cause severe price volatility.

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