[Open interest in Ethereum futures hits 20-month high, but leverage demand remains balanced] Golden Finance reported that Ethereum prices soared 11.7% between September 17 and September 19 to a three-week high of $2,572. This price trend coincides with the rise in open interest in Ethereum futures, which jumped to a 20-month high. As a result, traders began to worry that increased leverage could amplify potential price fluctuations. Lower interest rates are conducive to ETH's bullish momentum, but the U.S. economy remains at risk. The recent rise in ETH prices echoes the overall 8.3% rise in the cryptocurrency market, thanks to U.S. interest rate cuts and strong labor market data. The momentum also pushed the S&P 500 to a record high on September 19. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of companies issuing new bonds, easing concerns about a possible correction in the stock market.