ChainCatcher message, according to Coinglass data, as of the time of writing, the total open interest of Bitcoin contracts across the network reached 622,700 BTC, approximately 6.1575 billion USD.Among them, the open interest on CME is reported at 1.9101 billion USD, an increase of 5.01% in 24 hours; the open interest on Binance is reported at 1.2572 billion USD, an increase of 5.42% in 24 hours.

ChainCatcher message, Coinglass data shows that the notional value of the total BTC options open interest today is $42.32 billion (yesterday it was $38.88 billion); the notional value of the ETH options open interest is $10.54 billion (yesterday it was $9.1 billion).

ChainCatcher message, Coinglass data shows that today the nominal value of the total BTC options open interest is 38.88 billion USD; the nominal value of the ETH options open interest is 9.1 billion USD.

According to ChainCatcher news, data from the official website shows that Hyperliquid's open interest reached $4.28 billion on December 16, setting a new historical high.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Nexo's research analyst Iliya Kalchev stated that the recent surge in XRP open interest indicates that this fourth-ranked digital asset may remain a "focus" in the crypto space for the foreseeable future. He believes this spike signifies "an expansion of the investor base and an increase in trading activity." A significant increase in open interest is often seen as an indicator of rising speculative trading, as traders bet on future price movements.It is worth noting that Kalchev's comments on the surge in XRP open interest were made a few days after reports from Cryptoquant analysts revealed that open interest had grown by over 30%, bringing the total open interest on major exchanges to $4 billion. However, analyst Maarten Regterschot reportedly warned that this surge could be "leverage-driven," increasing volatility risk. In a statement to Bitcoin.com news, Kalchev attributed this growth to favorable regulatory developments and a rebound in the cryptocurrency market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Chainlink (LINK) price surged to its highest level since January 2022 on Thursday, reaching $29.45, as mature investors' demand for the asset continues to rise. The LINK price has increased by 20% in the past seven days and by 119% in the past month.Glassnode data shows that the open interest (OI) for LINK futures reached a record high of $770.27 million, triggering this rebound. This figure dwarfs the open interest of competitors, such as Toncoin (TON) at $259 million and TRON (TRX) at $356 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Bitcoin has retreated after hitting an all-time high, with some traders seeking to hedge against deeper pullback risks after the original cryptocurrency surged above $100,000 for the first time. According to data from Amberdata, which tracks digital asset market data, the largest open interest in put options was for strike prices of $95,000 and $100,000 in the past 24 hours, with increased demand for put options in the $75,000 and $70,000 range as well.Luke Nolan, a research assistant at crypto asset management firm CoinShares, stated, "When we break it down by expiration date, we can see that the open interest in put options is mainly concentrated at the end of December and the end of January next year, with some in the end of February next year, which logically makes sense to hedge against any pullback or unexpected situation that may arise from this significant surge."

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, the open interest of XRP futures reached a historic high of $3.99 billion today, currently around $3.92 billion.

ChainCatcher news, since Trump's victory on November 5, the Bitcoin futures open interest has risen significantly. Data shows that the Bitcoin futures open interest has increased from $39 billion on November 5 to the current $60.9 billion, indicating an increase in trading activity and market speculation.Bitfinex analysts state that the increase in open interest appears to be a natural growth driven by expectations of future price appreciation. Leverage accumulation is a common tool used by traders, including institutions, to position themselves for anticipated price movements.

ChainCatcher news, according to K33 Research data, the VolatilityShares 2x Long Ethereum ETF's ETH equivalent holdings have significantly increased. From 106,750 ETH on November 5 to 384,900 ETH on November 27, a net increase of 278,150 ETH, representing a growth of 160%.K33 Research's research director Vetle Lunde pointed out that the ETF's current holdings now account for 50.1% of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Ethereum futures open interest, indicating a sustained increase in investor demand for leveraged Ethereum exposure in recent weeks.

ChainCatcher news, the open interest of options on the digital asset derivatives exchange Deribit hit a record high on Thursday, with the open interest for Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts reaching $37.6 billion, and the total open interest on the platform reaching $40.8 billion.Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers stated, "The record high open interest not only reflects the price increase but also indicates a higher overall adoption rate of options in the cryptocurrency derivatives space. Institutional and retail investors are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency options as they are attracted by the liquidity, robust hedging mechanisms, and precise risk management strategies offered by this category of instruments."Strijers noted that with the deepening of institutional participation, he expects open interest to continue to grow, which will add stability and maturity to the crypto derivatives space.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, the total Bitcoin contract open interest has surpassed 53 billion USD, currently reported at 53.829 billion USD, with a 24-hour increase of 9.57%, setting a new historical high. Among them, the CME 24-hour increase is 15.86%. Binance's increase is 4.58%.

ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the total value of open contracts for Bitcoin options with an execution price above $90,000 on the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit has increased to over $2.8 billion.Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33 Research, stated that the options market is generally optimistic about Bitcoin's continued rise, with the trading price of call options exceeding that of put options, and the number of open contracts for out-of-the-money call options has increased.

ChainCatcher news, the open interest in Bitcoin futures increased by over 20,000 BTC in a single day, marking the largest single-day increase since June 3. The total open interest in Bitcoin has reached $42.6 billion.Contracts offered by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) surged 9% in 24 hours, with an open interest of 171,700 BTC, valued at over $12.22 billion, giving CME a dominant position with 30% of the futures open interest market.High open interest may lead to increased volatility, especially as contracts approach expiration. Traders may rush to close positions, roll over, or adjust their positions, which can result in significant price fluctuations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, as of October 18, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Bitcoin futures open interest (USD) reached $12.3 billion, breaking the historical high and accounting for 31% of the total open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts in the current crypto market ($39.1 billion).In addition, K33Research analyst Vetle Lunde stated that the current institutional preference is to build long positions. With a significant increase in open interest, the futures premium has risen to a 5-month high.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinglass data, the total open positions of Bitcoin contracts across the network have exceeded 39 billion USD, currently reported at 39.409 billion USD, setting a new historical high.In the past 24 hours, the increase in total open positions across the network has reached 4.64%.

ChainCatcher news, K33 Research senior analyst Vetle Lunde stated that the CME Bitcoin futures open interest reached a nominal all-time high yesterday, totaling 172,430 BTC. With the significant increase in open interest, the futures premium has risen to a 5-month high.The analyst believes that the growth in open interest is driven by active/direct market participants, rather than inflows from futures-based ETFs.

ChainCatcher news, Matrixport released today's chart stating that as open interest and funding rates rise, traders are beginning to prepare for a potential rebound in Ethereum.The current price is relatively sluggish, making it particularly attractive to accumulate Ethereum while the market's attention is mostly on Meme coins in the Solana ecosystem. Futures traders are also continuously adjusting their strategies to seize this potential upward opportunity.