BlockBeats News, February 24 — According to Coinglass data, the total open interest in Bitcoin futures contracts across the entire market is 695,600 BTC, approximately $44.22 billion, hitting a new low since August 2025. This is a decline of about 53% from the peak of $94.12 billion in October 2025.
Leverage in the derivatives market is decreasing significantly, and overall market participation and speculative enthusiasm are cooling down.
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