Is increased open interest bullish?
Different people view it in different manner. Generalizing it may not be a good idea. Many people interpret open interest as described below: Rise or fall in the open interest may be interpreted as an indicator of the future expectations of the market. A rising open interest number indicates that the present trend is likely to continue. If the open interest number is stagnant, then it may suggest that the market is in a cautious mode. If Open interest starts declining, then the market suggests a trend reversal mood. In a rising market, continuous decline of open interest indicates an expectation of downward movement. Similarly, in a falling market, the decline of open interest indicates that the market expects an upward trend.
