What are BTC Futures

BTC Futures is a financial instrument that allows investors to trade the price trends of BTC through leveraged contracts. It enables bullish or bearish operations without the need to hold spot, making it suitable for investors with judgment on market trends, but it also comes with higher risks.

The latest price and reasons for the market pullback

Figure:https://www.gate.com/futures/USDT/BTC_USDT

• Closing price on July 15: 117,872.5 USD (down 1.93% from the previous day)
• Intraday high: 120,232.5 USD
• Intraday low: $116,740

The main reasons for the pullback include:

1. Short-term profit-taking: After consecutive increases, the bulls actively reduce their positions.
2. Uncertainty in Federal Reserve’s policy outlook: expectations for interest rate hikes have eased, and funds have temporarily withdrawn from high-risk assets.
3. Signs of an overheated market are emerging: technical indicators show that the RSI is nearing the overbought zone, triggering some programmatic sell signals.

Analysis of Institutional Trends and Position Data

According to the latest data, as of July 15, the total open interest of BTC Futures has surpassed $57.4 billion, setting a historical record. This indicates that despite the price pullback, funds have not withdrawn but instead continued to get on board at lower levels.

In addition, the funding rate remains at a moderate range of 0.01% / 8 hours, which means that the market leverage usage is healthy and risks have not yet accumulated.

Beginner’s Guide Recommendations

• Keep the leverage within 3 times to avoid excessive amplification of profits and losses.
• Prioritize participating in perpetual contracts on large platforms such as Gate, ensuring liquidity.
• Set the stop-loss level, and if it falls below 115,000 USD, decisively exit with a stop-loss.

Risk Control Tips

• Volatility risk: Contract trading has a leverage mechanism, which can easily lead to liquidation.
• Funding rate adjustment: If the rate fluctuates wildly, it may lead to unexpected holding costs increase.
• Psychological Pressure Management: Don’t follow the trend blindly, stay calm in decision-making, and avoid FOMO behavior.