QLD: open interest (OI)

Open interest in QLD — how much money sits in open futures positions on QLD and how it flows between exchanges. Signals: inflow (OI grows on several exchanges at once), migration (positions move from one exchange to another) and overheating (too much leverage). The data ticks in real time across every exchange.

QLD is not in the OI tracker right now: none of the exchanges we poll report open interest for it.

QLD spreads between exchanges

About QLD open interest

What does open interest in QLD show?

The total of all open futures contracts on QLD. Rising — new money is entering the market; falling — positions are being closed. A sharp jump often precedes a strong move or a squeeze.

Why watch QLD OI?

A sharp inflow of OI often precedes a strong move; overheating (too much leverage) raises the risk of cascading liquidations; OI migrating between exchanges shows where the interest is concentrating.

How do I get QLD OI alerts?

Add an Open Interest condition in the the builder with the mode you want (inflow / overheating / migration) and a threshold — the notification arrives as a Telegram direct message.