<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is trading at $104,491.88, with a slight decrease of 0.02% in the last 24 hours.Bitcoin's price has declined by 4.84% over the past week, settling around $104,457.78, indicating cautious market adjustment.A net reduction in leveraged positions in Bitcoin's derivatives markets has been observed over the last six months.Bitget and CME show a decline in open interest in Bitcoin, while Gateio has seen growth in leveraged positions.The decrease in leveraged positions suggests a conservative approach by short-term traders amid market uncertainty.Historically, negative shifts in the Open Interest Delta have preceded Bitcoin price rallies in 2021.Expectations of a return to positive Open Interest Delta values could indicate improved confidence among traders and potential price gains.Continued decrease in Open Interest may signal persistent downside risk for Bitcoin, requiring close attention from market participants.