Both Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading volumes hit new highs in March, and CME futures open interest rose to a record high of $11.7 billion

According to TheBlock Pro data, in terms of March Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading volume, both hit historical highs on March 29. Among them, Bitcoin options trading volume reached a new high of US$46.75 billion, an increase of 18.5%; Ethereum options Transaction volume reached a new high of US$20.99 billion, an increase of 23.6%. However, open interest in Bitcoin options fell by 1.9% in March, and Ethereum open interest also fell by 6.6%. In addition, the average monthly trading volume of Ethereum futures in March rose to US$893.8 billion, an increase of 60.9%, and the open interest of CME Group Bitcoin futures increased by 49.5% to US$11.7 billion, setting a record high. The average transaction value (daily avg volume) increased by 114.8% to approximately US$6.8 billion, which is also a record high.