Alonaw Business School

 The crypto market just delivered a masterclass in contrarian signals. While Bitcoin dropped to $109,400, futures demand surged to all-time highs. This divergence tells a story that Philippine investors need to decode. The Paradox Explained Bitcoin futures open interest climbed to a record 762,700 BTC - up 13% in two weeks despite price weakness. This isn't random. When futures demand rises as spot price falls, it signals sophisticated positioning by institutional players. The $11 billion whale sale that triggered Monday's drop created the perfect storm. A dormant 5-year holder liquidated massive positions, rotating proceeds into Ethereum. But here's the kicker - this forced selling triggered fresh futures demand. Leverage Dynamics at Work The $284 million in long liquidations revealed something important about market structure. Bitcoin maintains deep liquidity even during weekend selloffs. The speed of execution, while raising eyebrows, demonstrates the market's m...