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Retail Crypto Traders Abandon Spot Trading for Derivatives: What This Meant For Bitcoin

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By on October 22, 2024 Altcoin, Bitcoin, Regulations, Trading, Web3
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The post Retail Crypto Traders Abandon Spot Trading for Derivatives: What This Meant For Bitcoin appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

October saw a surge in the crypto market, with a 13% rise in market capitalization from $2 trillion to $2.35 trillion. Interestingly, retail investors are becoming more active, but instead of traditional spot trading, they are increasingly turning to derivatives. This change raises questions about the future of the market and how it will impact the prices of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

Retail Investors’ On-Chain Activity Increases

One way to track retail investor demand is by analyzing Bitcoin transactions valued under $10,000. According to CryptoQuant, retail demand plays a key role in Bitcoin’s price movement. 

However, in the past 30 days, retail interest has grown by 13%, a massive turnaround after four months of decline. Analyst Caueconomy compared this current rise in demand to the pattern seen back in March when Bitcoin was near its all-time high.

Caueconomy noted that this increase in retail demand may suggest a shift in investor behavior, with more small-scale investors returning to the market. This could signal a reduced level of risk aversion as the market stabilizes.

Stablecoin Trading Hits New Highs

Another interesting trend is the rise in activity related to stablecoins, which are often used by investors to avoid volatility or lock in profits. The number of active stablecoin addresses hit a three-year high in October, reaching 8.6 million. 

This shows that retail traders are not just focusing on Bitcoin but also using stablecoins more actively, indicating a more vibrant trading environment.

Derivatives Trading Overtakes Spot Trading

While retail interest in crypto has grown, spot trading on centralized exchanges has remained stable, with daily volumes ranging between $50 billion and $100 billion. However, derivatives trading has surged. 

In October, total open interest in derivatives surpassed $260 billion, the highest level in a year. This suggests that more retail traders are turning to derivatives, which offer bigger opportunities but come with higher risks.

Lark Davis, a crypto expert, noted that despite the growing interest in derivatives, overall searches for crypto remain low. This suggests that most retail investors are still cautious, but those who are active are moving towards more complex trading strategies like derivatives.

Google Hints: Dropping Retail Interest

Further Lark Davis pointed out that Google search trends show minimal retail interest in cryptocurrencies, indicating that the broader public has yet to fully re-engage with the market. 

However, the growing derivatives market may signal that retail investors are shifting their focus toward more complex trading strategies.

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