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Bitcoin futures have recently hit a record high in open interest, <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/bitcoin-soars-above-72k-liquidating-over-200m-in-short-positions/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">surpassing $72,500</a> for the first time since June. This surge in open interest, which now exceeds 20,000 BTC valued at around $2.5 billion, indicates a strong interest in Bitcoin as traders flock to the market. High open interest often suggests that new investments are entering, potentially leading to increased volatility as contracts approach expiration.Despite the excitement, funding rates for these futures remain lower than they were in March, signaling a more cautious demand. Some traders, like those at QCP Capital, maintain a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, especially with rising expectations around a potential Trump victory, which they believe could positively impact both stocks and Bitcoin.The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has seen a notable increase in its Bitcoin futures contracts, now dominating the market with a 30% share. While Bitcoin futures on CME peaked in mid-October, they have since seen a slight decline, contrasting with a significant inflow of $2.7 billion into U.S.-listed spot ETFs, particularly driven by BlackRock&#39;s iShares Bitcoin Trust.Analysts are observing a divergence between <a href="https://optimisus.com/news/crypto-news/bitcoin-dominance-surge-to-58-as-etf-as-institutional-inflows-continue/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETF inflows</a> and CME open interest, with ETF investments showing a clear bullish trend. For instance, Emory University&#39;s recent investment in a Bitcoin ETF suggests a directional long strategy rather than a cash-and-carry approach.However, some experts, like Andre Dragosch from Bitwise, argue that the increase in CME open interest and net short positions indicates that cash-and-carry trades may be on the rise again.In summary, while Bitcoin futures are experiencing a surge in interest and investment, the market is nuanced, with differing opinions on the underlying strategies driving these trends.

Bitcoin open interest sets record highs as BTC price surpasses $72.5K

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