Not directly related on the topic, but what is the influence of perpetual futures trading on the price (of monero)? There is no actual exchange of monero possible with a contract like that. You can't deposit or withdraw monero.

I have a feeling that the volume for this kind of trading is used to manipulate the spot price.

The volume in these trades is with supply that is non existent. So a kind of supply out of nothing (= money creation).

Was interested in your thoughts.