Ethereum's futures on Binance surged by 41%, indicating growing confidence and institutional participation in the market.
Total open interest in Ethereum across all exchanges is around $17 billion, with Binance holding about 30% of it, solidifying its role as a major derivatives venue for ETH.
Analysts suggest that the surge in open interest reflects a more structured support for Ethereum's price rally, driven by institutional interest rather than just spot market hype.
This rally in Ethereum, from $1,600 to $2,650 in the past month, appears more sustainable due to increased liquidity and institutional-grade interest, indicating a potential longer-term uptrend.