The forced closing of leveraged positions when margin requirements are not met. Liquidation data shows the dollar value and direction (long vs short) of liquidated positions.
Large long liquidation cascades often mark local bottoms as forced selling is exhausted. Large short liquidations during rallies indicate short squeezes. Total liquidations volume reflects leverage in the system.
Daily trading volume in Bitcoin options contracts. Measures the level of options market activity and can indicate hedging demand or speculative interest.
The total number of outstanding Bitcoin options contracts. Shows the total notional value of calls and puts across exchanges like Deribit, CME, and others.
The total daily trading volume of Bitcoin futures contracts across all exchanges. Measures the level of speculative activity and leveraged trading.
Periodic payments between long and short traders in perpetual futures contracts. Positive rates mean longs pay shorts; negative rates mean shorts pay longs. Keeps perpetual prices anchored to spot.