BCGAME - Free 5BTC Daily Bonus!- Bitcoin retreats and Ethereum, Solana gain ground
- Investors redirect capital to resilient altcoins
- Potential “altseason” indicates good prospects for altcoins
In recent weeks, Bitcoin has faced a considerable decrease in open interest, an indicator that counts the number of cryptocurrency derivatives contracts that have not yet been settled. According to recent analyzes by Santiment, the 7,5% reduction in open interest accompanies a slight drop in the price of Bitcoin, which now operates at around US$62.270, representing a devaluation of 2,40% in just 24 hours.
On the other hand, altcoins, such as Ethereum and Solana, have shown impressive resilience in the face of this scenario. While interest in Bitcoin declines, these cryptocurrencies maintain stable open interest levels. Specifically, since a recent market decline on August 5th, Ethereum has seen a 23% gain in value, while Solana has seen a surprising 45% increase.
This phenomenon signals a possible rotation of capital from Bitcoin to altcoins. Large investors are apparently diversifying their portfolios, leaning towards options such as Ethereum and Solana, thus seeking higher returns and more balanced risk management, especially given the uncertainties surrounding Bitcoin's recent performance.
📉 While Bitcoin has seen a mild -2.2% price drop in the past 24 hours, it was enough to cause a much larger -7.5% drop in total open interest on exchanges. For comparison, total open interest toward Ethereum and Solana have barely declined. A few takeaways:
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- Santiment (@santimentfeed) August 27, 2024
The cryptocurrency market as a whole has faced significant swings, with market capitalization peaking at $2,37 trillion on Aug. 25 before retreating to $2,31 trillion. Despite this decline, analysts anticipate that an “altseason” could be approaching, a period in which altcoins tend to outperform Bitcoin in terms of gains.
