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<a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/cmes-open-interest-skyrockets-to-3-54-billion-earning-second-place-behind-binance/">Bitcoin futures</a> open interest has surged to record highs, sparking concerns over potential price volatility in the cryptocurrency market. This trend raises questions about whether a crypto trading frenzy is on the horizon, or if it is simply the calm before the storm. 
You decide. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bitcoin-open-interest-what-is-it-telling-us">Bitcoin Open Interest – What Is It Telling Us?</h2> 
Bitcoin’s futures open interest (OI) plays a crucial role in influencing both price surges and potential price declines. This metric essentially measures the number of outstanding futures contracts. Despite a year-long decline in the total circulating supply of stablecoins, the futures market has been a driving force behind <a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-prediction/bitcoin-price-prediction/">Bitcoin’s price</a> appreciation in the current year. 
Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/bitcoin-futures-and-options-at-record-high/">Bitcoin Futures and Options at Record High!</a> 
The Rise and Fall of BTC’s Price 
For the initial seven to eight months of this year, Bitcoin’s price experienced an upward trajectory in tandem with the growth of futures interest. However, as the saying goes, “what goes up must come down.” 
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In June 2023, Bitcoin’s futures interest hit a critical “overheating” point. Within just two months, the price took a notable dip. A similar scenario unfolded in October 2022 when OI remained in the overheating zone, and November 2022 witnessed a significant futures liquidation event. 
When Bitcoin’s futures interest increases, it signifies a higher number of individuals making bets on its future price. This uptick usually results in riskier trading, leading to potential price fluctuations and market chaos. 
In essence, a surge in Bitcoin’s futures interest often signals an increased likelihood of price volatility in the near future. 
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Furthermore, a recent report from <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/bitcoin-futures-and-options-at-record-high/">Coinpedia </a>highlights that Bitcoin futures contracts and options holdings have achieved all-time highs. The open interest in Bitcoin futures has recently exceeded $15.83 billion, marking the highest level since early June 2022. 
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Simultaneously, Bitcoin options holdings have witnessed a surge, currently standing at approximately $15 billion, with a historical peak of $17.73 billion achieved on October 27. Notably, open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts has escalated by 33.5% since October, a clear indicator of the growing interest in cryptocurrency trading. 
What are your predictions for the future of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surge: Volatility Incoming?

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