Key Takeaways
- • The CFTC's Commitment of Traders (COT) report tracks large open interest holders in CME Micro Bitcoin futures, based on positions as of each Tuesday's close.
- • The report is published every Friday, reflecting the prior Tuesday's final numbers.
- • Large reportable holders are defined as traders holding at least 25 micro bitcoin contracts open, equivalent to more than 2.5 BTC.
- • The source article is a data-oriented explainer; it does not disclose specific position counts, holder names, or aggregate open interest figures.
Summary
The Block published a data page on large open interest holders in CME Micro Bitcoin futures, drawing on the Commitment of Traders (COT) report published by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The COT report breaks down open interest across futures markets that have 20 or more traders holding positions at or above reporting levels. It reflects each Tuesday's open interest and is released every Friday, submitting the final figures from the prior Tuesday's trading close.
For CME Micro Bitcoin futures, the large open interest holder count captures the number of reportable traders holding at least 25 micro bitcoin contracts open as of the Tuesday reporting date. Each contract represents a small fraction of a bitcoin, so the threshold equates to more than 2.5 BTC in exposure. The metric gives institutional observers a regular, regulator-sourced view of how many sizable participants are positioned in regulated bitcoin derivatives.
The primary source does not provide the actual count of large holders, aggregate open interest, or changes from prior reporting periods. Readers seeking those figures should consult the weekly CFTC COT release directly.
For CME Micro Bitcoin futures, the large open interest holder count captures the number of reportable traders holding at least 25 micro bitcoin contracts open as of the Tuesday reporting date. Each contract represents a small fraction of a bitcoin, so the threshold equates to more than 2.5 BTC in exposure. The metric gives institutional observers a regular, regulator-sourced view of how many sizable participants are positioned in regulated bitcoin derivatives.
The primary source does not provide the actual count of large holders, aggregate open interest, or changes from prior reporting periods. Readers seeking those figures should consult the weekly CFTC COT release directly.
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