Xin Lang Qi Huo·2025-06-24 08:25Core Viewpoint - The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) futures market shows a significant increase in trading volume and a shift towards net short positions among the top 20 holders as of June 24, 2025, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market [1][2]. Trading Data Summary - As of June 24, 2025, the main contract for LPG (2508) experienced a price change of -5.98% with a trading volume of 176,300 contracts and a total open interest showing a net short position of 1,439 contracts among the top 20 holders [1]. - The total trading volume for all LPG contracts reached 271,600 contracts, an increase of 58,100 contracts from the previous day [1]. - Among the top 20 holders, long positions totaled 98,200 contracts, an increase of 6,427 contracts, while short positions totaled 101,200 contracts, an increase of 10,100 contracts [1]. Position Changes - The top three long positions were held by: - CITIC Futures with a total holding of 19,436 contracts, an increase of 1,339 contracts - Guotai Junan with a total holding of 12,750 contracts, an increase of 1,012 contracts - Dongzheng Futures with a total holding of 11,666 contracts, an increase of 737 contracts [1][3]. - The top three short positions were held by: - Guotai Junan with a total holding of 14,874 contracts, an increase of 1,488 contracts - CITIC Futures with a total holding of 13,714 contracts, an increase of 589 contracts - Dongzheng Futures with a total holding of 10,416 contracts, an increase of 239 contracts [1][4]. Market Sentiment - The increase in short positions among major players suggests a bearish outlook on the LPG market, as indicated by the significant rise in both long and short positions among the top 20 holders [1][3].