Bitmex Perpetual Open Interest
Bitcoin
This tracks the total open interest in Bitcoin BitMEX perpetual contracts, measured in contract value.
Why it matters
Open interest reflects the total outstanding BitMEX perpetual positions, a gauge of leverage and speculative commitment.
How it is built
The aggregate value of unsettled BitMEX perpetual contracts across exchanges is expressed in contract value.
What to watch
Rising open interest signals building leverage and higher squeeze risk; falling open interest signals deleveraging.
Measured on this chain
Bitmex Perpetual Open Interest on Bitcoin last read 21.75M on Aug 23, 2026, a change of -77.25% over 30 days, ranging from 21.75M (Aug 23, 2026) to 486.97M (Dec 13, 2024).
- Latest reading
- 21.75M
- Aug 23, 2026
- Change
- 1d -1.28%
- 30d -77.25%
- 90d -86.1%
- 1y -92.19%
- Range
- Low 21.75M·Aug 23, 2026
- High 486.97M·Dec 13, 2024
- Coverage
- Jul 19, 2024 — Aug 23, 2026
- 766 readings
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 36.73M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 36.75M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 37.04M |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 36.98M |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 36.93M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 35.08M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 33.2M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 32.29M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 27.63M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 23.01M |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 22.03M |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 21.75M |
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