"According to coinglass.com stats, total BTC options open interest sits at roughly $30 billion as of May 2, 2026, with bitcoin changing hands at $78,418. The figure marks a recovery from the lows seen in late January and February, when open interest dropped below $25 billion alongside a price slide that took bitcoin under $70,000."
"Exchange-level data shows Binance leading with 134,620 BTC in futures open interest worth $10.55 billion, followed by CME at 117,320 BTC at $9.20 billion. Gate holds 68,860 BTC at $5.40 billion, while MEXC logs 78,430 BTC worth $6.15 billion."
"CME's 24-hour OI change of plus 6.16% stands out against the rest of the field. Most other exchanges posted mild declines over the same window, with BingX a notable outlier, shedding 54.60% in 24-hour OI."
As of May 2, 2026, Bitcoin derivatives markets are experiencing mixed signals with total open interest climbing back to approximately $30 billion. Binance leads in futures open interest with 134,620 BTC, while CME recorded a notable 6.16% gain in 24 hours. The largest single options contract is Deribit's 29MAY26 $80,000 call, holding 7,493.7 BTC. Bitcoin's price is at $78,418, close to Deribit's $78,000 max pain level ahead of the May 3 expiry, indicating a focus on dealer positions.
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