Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics Observation: Retail Leverage Positions Surge, Ethereum May Experience Short-Term Adjustment

On July 23, according to analysis by Matrixport, the open interest in Bitcoin has increased significantly by $6 billion over the past two weeks, with the annualized funding rate soaring to 19%, indicating the presence of a large number of aggressive leveraged long positions in the market.

At the same time, the activity level of retail trading in South Korea has significantly increased, with cryptocurrency trading volume jumping from $1 billion to $6 billion, demonstrating the dominant role of retail funds in this market cycle.

However, as prices enter a sideways phase, these high-leverage long positions may face the risk of forced liquidation, especially after next week's FOMC meeting, as the market will enter a relatively quiet trading period in August.

Despite potential volatility pressure in the short term, several key positives are building momentum after the summer, and the overall upward trend of the cryptocurrency market has not yet ended.

According to a post by CryptoQuant analyst Crypto Dan, Ethereum has recently experienced a significant price increase, and there are certain adjustment risks in the short term.

However, from a broader perspective, the current increase is not significant compared to the enthusiasm in the futures market in March and November 2024. Therefore, even if there is a correction, it is expected to be small in magnitude and not last too long.

It is worth noting that although ETH has performed relatively sluggishly in this cycle, it has completed a rebound in the previous months, and it is expected to maintain an upward trend in the second half of 2025.

At the same time, analysts believe that the price increase of Ethereum often drives the corresponding performance of other "altcoins," so investors need to pay attention to the subsequent market trends.

In summary, although the cryptocurrency market may face some fluctuations and adjustments in the short term, the overall trend remains positive. Investors should pay attention to the upcoming FOMC meeting and the market dynamics after the summer.

At the same time, the short-term correction of Ethereum may be part of a healthy market adjustment, and in the long term, its upward trend remains promising.

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