European futures main force fell sharply by 6.10%, institutional net short positions continued to expand

Data on July 22nd showed that the container shipping index for European futures main contract 2510 dropped by 6.10% in a single day, with a trading volume of 66,700 lots. The top 20 positions maintained a net short position, with a net short position of 5,702 lots. The total trading volume of all contracts was 84,300 lots, a decrease of 4,475 lots from the previous day, indicating a decrease in market activity. Regarding the open interest structure, the top 20 positions had a long position of 34,000 lots and a short position of 40,000 lots, with both sides slightly increasing their positions. It is worth noting that during the process of a significant price decline, the increase in long positions was significantly higher than in short positions, but the net short position continued to expand, reflecting a strong bearish sentiment in the market. The shrinking trading volume shows a decreased willingness of funds to participate, and a strong atmosphere of market wait-and-see.