Bitcoin futures open interest reached a record high at $828 million on August 3 in CME means that the institutional investors’ activity remains strong. Unlike volume data, futures contracts open interest provides a better picture of investors’ total risk exposure. Regardless of its trading activity, which can momentarily cede after whiplash price movements, open interest will remain high as long as players keep their positions open. Thus, it can be seen as a bullish sign for Bitcoin since investors intend to stay in the market.

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