#MarketSentimentWatch When the demand for Bitcoin and Ether futures is strong, they are often traded at a premium to the spot price, known as the 'contango'. This premium, often over 10% per year, is driven by high 'risk-free' interest rates in the crypto space, where lending USD can earn between 5%-10% annually. However, when demand decreases and expectations for prices weaken, futures contracts can fall below the spot price.