According to QCP (@QCPgroup), perpetuals open interest has declined, funding rates have normalized, and there is increasing demand for short-dated downside protection. Notably, high-beta retail traders such as James Wynn have reduced exposure, signaling a shift toward more cautious positioning in the crypto derivatives market (source: QCP Twitter, May 27, 2025). Traders should monitor these signals, as reduced open interest and hedging demand typically precede potential volatility or corrective moves in top cryptocurrencies.