What is open interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ?

Open interest tracks the total value of unsettled futures contracts — think bets still live on exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. Spikes mean more traders piling in, often with use.

Will Bitcoin hit new all-time highs soon?

Unlikely short-term; it's 43% off $126k peak. Needs sustained macro calm, not just a 24-hour OI pop.

Why did Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surge this week?

Geopolitical ceasefire eased fears, U.S. demand via Coinbase premium kicked in, plus $182M short liquidations fueled the 7% weekly gains.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest Surges $2B Each: Real Appetite or Just Hot Air?

CryptoQuant spots a $2B+ surge in Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest, hinting at renewed trader hunger for risk. But after 20 years watching these cycles, I've seen this movie before – and it rarely ends with everyone happy.

Fintech Pulse Apr 11, 2026 3 min read 33 views

Charts showing Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest spikes alongside rising prices

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Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest surged $2B+ each, hitting multi-week highs amid ceasefire optimism. 𝕏
CryptoQuant sees net new longs and U.S. demand revival via positive Coinbase Premium. 𝕏
Skeptics note parallels to past false rallies; prices still far from ATHs. 𝕏

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Priya Sundaram

Hardware and infrastructure reporter. Tracks GPU wars, chip design, and the compute economy.

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