CRYPTOSTORY 688· JUNE 17, 2026

Ethereum Derivatives Signal Continued Weakness as Open Interest and Funding Rates Reset

Sentiment in Ethereum's derivatives markets remains weak following a reset in both open interest and funding rates, according to analysis from FXStreet. The twin resets indicate that [speculative positioning in $ETH](/news/ethereum-holds-18

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