Demand for Bitcoin Futures Slows as Short Positions Increase

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Release Time: 2026/09/02 10:05:33

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Summary

Demand in the Bitcoin futures market has cooled, with short positions increasing, according to a September 2 note from CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. The 30-day average net active buy volume in perpetual futures dropped by more than 50% over several days, falling to $97.8 billion from $213.7 billion. The Taker Buy/Sell Ratio has remained negative since August 30. The analyst noted that rising short positions and waning optimism in the futures market could pressure Bitcoin’s price in the near term.

Huoxing Finance reports that on September 2, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated that demand for Bitcoin futures is showing signs of weakening. Data shows that the 30-day average net active buy volume, after a period of relatively strong growth, has begun to decline—a pattern similar to that observed in May 2026. When Bitcoin broke $65,000 on August 19, the Taker Buy/Sell Ratio rose to 1.21, but as investors increasingly build short positions, market optimism is fading. Currently, the 30-day average net active buy volume has dropped from $213.7 billion to $97.8 billion in just a few days—a decline of over 50%. Meanwhile, the Taker Buy/Sell Ratio has remained negative since August 30. This metric compares the volume of active buy and sell orders in the futures market and reflects investor sentiment and positioning shifts. The analysis notes that futures trading volume remains significantly higher than that of the spot and ETF markets, giving it a strong influence on overall market trends. In the short term, Bitcoin market conditions are showing signs of deterioration, with weakening futures demand and rising short positions likely to further suppress price performance.

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