Bitcoin Price Rises 2% to $87,800 Amid Increased Futures Open Interest

The price of Bitcoin has increased by 2% to $87,800 since midnight UTC. Key points include:

  • Open interest in BTC-USDT futures on Binance rose by approximately 7,000 BTC ($614.6 million) during early Asian trading hours.
  • Positive funding rates on Binance indicate a preference for leveraged bullish positions.
  • Coinglass noted that the rise in open interest suggests upcoming volatility.