CME Bitcoin Trading Product Records Indicate Increased Institutional Participation

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a leading market exchange, recently reported record figures for its Bitcoin (BTC) trading products.

On May 14, the open interest reached 10,792 Bitcoin futures contracts, amounting to a total of 53,960 BTC—an unprecedented high for this product, as stated by a CME representative.

This surge in trading activity highlights a growing interest from institutional investors in the cryptocurrency market.