Bitcoin Futures Hit New Record Highs Amid Price Pullback

Bitcoin futures trading has reached unprecedented levels, with open interest soaring to $80.91 billion in May 2025. This surge coincides with a slight price retracement from Bitcoin’s all-time high of $111,620. Analysts point towards increased institutional involvement as the primary driver behind this record level of trading activity. The current downturn in price is prompting questions about market stability and whether such volatility will persist.