Binance Bitcoin futures trading surges to a record 7.82 times spot volume as traders hedge for downside

CryptoQuant data shows Binance Bitcoin futures volume has climbed to a record 7.82 times spot volume, with $57.82 billion traded in futures versus $6.08 billion in spot. The article says spot demand has weakened while futures demand remains positive, and Bitfinex research and options data indicate traders expect BTC to stay rangebound in August and are positioning for a potential downside break in September.
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Futures volume has surged to a record while spot demand has weakened, and traders are hedging for a downside break. The article includes concrete trading-flow and positioning data that can influence short-term BTC trading.