Bitcoin open interest hits $60.9B amid geopolitical tensions

The story
Bitcoin's rising open interest amid geopolitical tensions underscores its growing role as a hedge and speculative asset in uncertain times. The post Bitcoin open interest hits $60.9B amid geopolitical tensions appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Bitcoin price targets Bitcoin open interest hits $60.9B amid geopolitical tensions 1h ago YES 100% 0 since publish May 4 Updated 5min ago by Estefano Gomez May. 5, 2026 Share
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Market Snapshot
Bitcoin price target markets show increased activity, with significant interest surrounding the $80,000 level for April. Current YES pricing suggests robust confidence in reaching this target. The Bitcoin price predictions for May 4 markets are also showing near certainty for prices above $66,000.
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