--- title: "Bitcoin Derivatives Market Shows Diverging Signals Amid Weakening Structure" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286860326.md" description: "Bitcoin's derivatives market shows diverging signals, indicating a weakening structure. Spot trading volume rose by 4.2%, but cumulative volume delta for spot markets dropped by 848.7%. Open interest decreased by 2.9%, while funding rates for long positions surged by 136.6%. The perpetual contract CVD fell by 278.7%, reflecting bearish sentiment. Options traders are hedging against downside risks, with a 42.75% rise in the 25-Delta Skew. Despite mixed on-chain activity, stable liquidity from long-term holders offers some market resilience." datetime: "2026-05-19T05:44:17.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286860326.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286860326.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286860326.md) --- # Bitcoin Derivatives Market Shows Diverging Signals Amid Weakening Structure Bitcoin's derivatives market is exhibiting diverging signals, indicating a weakening overall structure, according to ChainCatcher. Glassnode reports a significant shift in selling pressure, with the cumulative volume delta (CVD) for spot markets plummeting by 848.7%. Despite this, spot trading volume has increased by 4.2%, suggesting heightened trading activity driven more by interest than bullish sentiment. Open interest has slightly decreased by 2.9%, reflecting cautious leverage use in an uncertain environment. However, funding rates for long positions have surged by 136.6%, indicating a renewed demand for long positions and a rise in bullish sentiment among traders. Conversely, the perpetual contract CVD has sharply declined by 278.7%, highlighting substantial selling pressure and prevailing bearish sentiment. The 25-Delta Skew for options has risen by 42.75%, as traders seek more downside protection, signaling a bearish market shift. Additionally, options open interest and volatility spread have increased by 1.7% and 124.52%, respectively, indicating heightened market participation and expectations of future price volatility. The MVRV of U.S. spot ETFs has decreased by 6.1%, with ETF net flows deteriorating sharply, suggesting weakened institutional confidence. However, ETF trading volume has risen by 7%. On-chain activity presents a mixed picture: while the number of active addresses has declined, entity-adjusted transfer volume has increased, indicating subdued network usage but continued movement of large-scale funds. Overall, as momentum, spot demand, and speculative positions weaken, the structure of the Bitcoin market is beginning to soften. Options traders are increasingly hedging against downside risks, and liquidity and profitability metrics continue to cool. 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