The fact that open interest nearly doubled in Q4 and has now reverted to levels seen before indicates that a considerable portion of the positions established in Q4 have expired. This suggests that the initial capital flows, which significantly boosted BTC prices, have been primarily unwound, leading to profit-taking.
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