Ethereum Flips Bitcoin in Terms of Future Trading Volume

Jim Haastrup
2 Min Read

Ethereum‘s futures trading volume has finally overtaken bitcoin’s for the first time in about a year. On July 24, Ethereum’s future volume reached $29 billion, and Bitcoin’s (BTC) level hit $23 billion. The futures trading volume of Ethereum has increased as we approach the Merge with mainnet. The expected improvement to the network has led traders and investors to anticipate major changes.

As of July 28, the combined trading volume for Ethereum’s futures is higher than that of Bitcoin. ETH futures trading volume continues to be higher than bitcoin’s, with the former at $11 billion and the latter at $10 billion. It is often the case that bitcoin futures trading volume would be considerably higher than any other assets — and predictably so, as BTC remains the most popular crypto asset.

The past 12 months have been exceptional for ETH; unfortunately, the price may not reflect this. The asset has been generating much interest from many people, and there are many developments for the project.

Bitcoin’s open interest is higher than Ethereum, but it may not last long. The future of Ethereum looks very bright, and investors in this currency have plenty to smile about.

Ethereum is looking to make even more of a dent in the market. The network’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has spoken about Ethereum’s future, and it looks optimistic so far as he speaks with great confidence for this new generation.

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Jim Haastrup is a blockchain and technical writer at Voice of Crypto, where he covers cryptocurrency, NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and the Metaverse. Before joining Voice of Crypto in 2022, he spent over three years as a senior technical writer across multiple blockchain projects, including Hashtoken, Naxar, and Bino, where he specialized in whitepapers, technical documentation, and content strategy for decentralized finance applications. Jim began his career as a junior technical writer at RM in Canada before advancing to lead technical writing roles at Bulltoken, a cryptocurrency crowdfunding platform in Norway. Throughout his career, he has authored more than 800 articles and collaborated with development teams to translate complex blockchain protocols into accessible content for diverse audiences including developers, investors, and crypto enthusiasts. His work spans ICO/STO/IDO research and analysis, cryptocurrency market trend forecasting, and social media management for crypto brands. Jim has helped numerous startups build their online presence through strategic content marketing, technical whitepapers, and pitch deck development. Jim graduated from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering in 2021. Disclosure: No significant crypto holdings.