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How do I interpret rising or falling Open Interest?

  • Rising OI with rising price: Indicates a strong bullish trend, as new positions are being opened and prices are going up.
  • Rising OI with falling price: Indicates a strong bearish trend, as new positions are being created with prices declining.
  • Falling OI with rising price: Suggests a potential bullish reversal, as traders are closing positions but prices continue to rise.
  • Falling OI with falling price: Indicates a weak bearish trend or a potential bottom, as traders are closing short positions.
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