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## Introduction
<a href="/price/bitcoin-cash-bch" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Bitcoin Cash</a> (BCH) has experienced a remarkable surge in both price and open interest, signaling a revival of activity and value for the Bitcoin offshoot network. In the past week, BCH prices have doubled, making it one of the top-performing tokens with a market capitalization over $1 billion. This surge in price has coincided with a significant increase in open interest, reaching levels not seen since May 2021. The surge in open interest indicates growing market participation and serves as an indicator of market sentiment and the strength behind price trends.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879444371.png)
Bitcoin Cash Official Website

## The Catalysts
Several catalysts have contributed to the sudden surge in trading interest in BCH. One key factor is the recent network upgrade that took place in May. This upgrade improved the security and privacy of the Bitcoin Cash network while introducing plans for "CashTokens." These CashTokens enable developers to build decentralized applications directly on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, opening up new possibilities for the network. Other improvements, such as smaller transaction sizes and the addition of smart contracts functionality, have further enhanced BCH's appeal.

Furthermore, the launch of EDX Markets, a new exchange backed by established financial heavyweights Fidelity Digital Assets, Charles Schwab, and Citadel Securities, has played a role in driving interest in BCH. EDX Markets, which opened trading last week, supports BCH along with <a href="/price/bitcoin-btc" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Bitcoin</a> (BTC), ether (ETH), and <a href="/price/litecoin-ltc" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Litecoin</a> (LTC). This institutional backing and increased accessibility have provided a boost to BCH's profile and trading volumes.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879444752.png)
EDX Markets Linkedin Profile

## Surging Open Interest
The surge in open interest for BCH futures contracts is a strong indicator of the growing market sentiment towards the cryptocurrency. Open interest refers to the number of unsettled futures contracts and can indicate new money flowing into the market or existing participants increasing their allocation. Data shows that BCH open interest skyrocketed from $75 million to over $400 million within a week. The majority of this trading interest originated from Binance, where traders opened $240 million worth of BCH long or short positions.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879444983.png)
Open Interest Data per Coinglass

**Retail Trader Attention and Social Dominance**
The surge in BCH's price and trading activity has attracted the attention of retail traders. Social discussions about BCH have reached their highest levels in three years, indicating a growing interest and engagement with the cryptocurrency. Retail traders have taken notice of the sudden price movement and the potential for profit. Additionally, trading volumes for BCH this year have hit record levels, further emphasizing the increased retail trader participation.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879445184.png)
Social Engagement Stats per Lunarcrush

## Technical Indicators and Moving Averages
When assessing the market sentiment for BCH, technical indicators and moving averages provide valuable insights. The majority of technical indicators suggest a bullish market sentiment, with indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastic Oscillator indicating a buy position. However, the Stochastic RSI presents a sell position, implying a potential price correction in the near future. Moving averages, both simple and exponential, show a mix of buy and sell signals across different timeframes, suggesting potential short-term fluctuations but an overall upward trend in the medium to long term.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879445385.png)
Technical Data per Cryptoglobe

Based on the analysis of price action, we can observe a nearly established accumulation structure on the 3-Day timeframe for BCH. Currently, BCH is in the Jump-Across-Creek (JAC) phase, with a price range of $244-$223. According to Wyckoff logic, the next expected move is the Back-Up-Against-Creek (BUEC) phase, which represents a retracement due to profit-taking and offers an opportunity for re-entry.
![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/article/16879445536.png)
Price Data per Tradingview

The BUEC zone can be identified within the range of $194-$152, corresponding to the 23.6%-61.8% Fibonacci Retracement levels. If this rally was driven by genuine interest and not manipulated prices, BCH bulls would vigorously defend the 61.8% level at $152.6. This would be accompanied by an increase in trading volume, indicating an ideal scenario for another rally targeting the price range of $306-$435.

However, if the bears succeed in bringing BCH below the 61.8% level and BCH fails to hold the Creek zone at $131-$121, it would invalidate the previous rally and potentially lead to a structural breakdown.

## Conclusion
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has experienced a significant surge in price and open interest, signaling a revival in activity and value for the Bitcoin offshoot network. The recent network upgrade and the launch of EDX Markets have served as catalysts for the surge in interest and trading volumes. Retail traders have taken notice, with social discussions reaching a three-year high and record-breaking trading volumes. While technical indicators and moving averages suggest a mix of short-term fluctuations and medium to long-term upward trends, the overall market sentiment for BCH remains bullish.

As always, it is important to remember that the cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, and trading decisions should be based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors.


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<div>Author:** Peter L.**, Gate.io Researcher
<div class="info-tips">\*This article represents only the views of the researcher and does not constitute any investment suggestions.
<div>\*Gate.io reserves all rights to this article. Reposting of the article will be permitted provided Gate.io is referenced. In all cases, legal action will be taken due to copyright infringement.
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In the past week, BCH prices have doubled, making it one of the top-performing tokens with a market capitalization over $1 billion. This surge in price has coincided with a significant increase in open interest, reaching levels not seen since May 2021.

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