Bitcoin Open Interest hits largest 2026 rise, surpassing 2025 highs as traders return to futures markets.

Bitcoin's Open Interest in futures markets has surged to its highest level in 2026, exceeding the peak seen during the 2025 all-time high. This increase signals a return of trader activity and growing risk appetite despite generally negative funding rates. Binance leads with 34% market share, followed by Gate.io and Bybit, showing broad capital inflow across major exchanges. Bitcoin's price faces key resistance at $80,300, the average cost basis for recent large holders, which could determine whether selling pressure eases or intensifies, influencing future price trends.