Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges has surpassed $42 billion, breaking the previous record of $38.7B set in January 2025. The surge is driven by institutional inflows via CME options and rising perpetual OI on Bybit and Binance.
Key Takeaways
- Current value: $42B (+8.4%)
- Category: Market Milestones
- Published: Mar 19, 2026 22:00 UTC
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