Bitcoin’s all-time high was on March 14, 2024, trading at $73,750.07 per bitcoin. The lowest intraday price that the crypto traded in the past year was $27,130.47 on Oct. 16, 2023. The original crypto is up by 139% year over year.

Data shows that the total number of Bitcoin futures contracts reached 566,270 on Oct. 15, the highest level since January 2023. In US dollar terms, the current open interest stands at $38 billion, just 2.5% below its all-time high from March 28, 2024. This marks a clear indication of increased demand for leverage using BTC derivatives.

Key Takeaways Bitcoin rose Monday, lifting shares of stocks linked to the cryptocurrency.The moves came as broader markets, including the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite, rose to start the week.They also follow statements from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump that could signal Washington may move toward a more