Here’s how Bitcoin and Ethereum traded in March, according to data from TheBlock Pro:
1. On March 29, the trading volume of Bitcoin options reached a historical peak of $46.75 billion, an increase of 18.5% from the previous time.
2. On the same day, the trading volume of Ethereum options also hit a record high of $20.99 billion, an increase of 23.6% from the previous time.
3. Although trading volume increased in March, open interest in Bitcoin options fell by 1.9%.
4. Ethereum’s open interest also showed a downward trend, with a decrease of 6.6%.
5. The average monthly trading volume of Ethereum futures surged to US$893.8 billion in March, an increase of 60.9%.
6. CME Group’s Bitcoin futures open interest increased by 49.5% to a record high of $11.7 billion.
7. The average daily trading volume of CME Group’s Bitcoin futures also increased by 114.8% to approximately US$6.8 billion, also hitting a record high.