According to BlockBeats, on March 4th, data from Coinglass showed that the total open interest for Bitcoin futures contracts reached a record high of 453,700 BTC (approximately $29.02 billion). Among these, CME Group's Bitcoin futures open interest stood at 136,600 BTC (approximately $8.72 billion), ranking first, while Binance's Bitcoin futures open interest was at 104,100 BTC (approximately $6.66 billion), ranking second.
This surge in open interest indicates a growing interest in Bitcoin futures trading, as more investors are entering the market. The increase in open interest could also be a sign of increased market volatility, as traders take positions in anticipation of future price movements. As the cryptocurrency market continues to grow and mature, it is expected that the interest in Bitcoin futures and other derivatives products will continue to rise.