Derivatives Positioning Framework (DPF) vs Open Interest

CryptoMantiq's four-pillar analytical framework for reading derivatives market positioning: funding rate, open interest, long/short ratio, and liquidation skew assessed together to produce a positioning narrative; the primary output is either a distribution signal or a squeeze setup, or an ambiguous/neutral reading requiring additional context.

The total number of outstanding derivative contracts that have not been settled or closed; a measure of committed capital rather than direction; rising OI indicates new money entering; falling OI indicates positions being closed.