Bitcoin futures open interest has surged 20% in the past 20 days, hitting over $26 billion, signalling increased activity in leveraged trading.
A look into Bitcoin’s on-chain activity signals a market shift among traders, with leverage heating up in April compared to Q1, 2025. According to data shared by crypto analyst Ali Martinez on X (formerly Twitter), BTC’s open interest jumped 20% over the past 20 days, topping $26 billion today.
So, what does this mean?
With leveraged positions heating up, traders are pouring heavy capital into bets on BTC’s next moves. This means BTC’s movement in either direction could trigger serious liquidations and price volatility. Historically, the market experiences short squeezes or long squeezes, setting the stage for explosive price volatility.
While Bitcoin’s price is on the rise, more opportunities present themselves, but with associated risks. Leveraged positions signal increased investor confidence in BTC’s price movements but also present market volatility. Traders are closely monitoring liquidation pools for further insights.
