Analysis: Bitcoin futures OI continues to rise, attributed to increased institutional participation

Bitcoin futures OI has recently rallied further. As the price of Bitcoin approached $70,000 earlier this year, futures OI reached an all-time high, indicating renewed investor interest and market participation. As of now, about $29 billion has been allocated to futures contracts, which is a clear recovery from the lows at the end of 2022 and close to the highs set in March this year. This recovery is attributed to increased institutional participation, especially through the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), which has become a key indicator of institutional interest in the market. The growth of futures OI not only highlights the recovery of investor confidence, but also hints at potential market volatility and price movements as more leverage enters the market.