Bitcoin Hits Record $130 Billion in Daily Trading Volume Amid Surge in Institutional Activity
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an all-time high in daily trading volume, hitting a remarkable $130 billion on Wednesday, according to Checkonchain data. This marks one of the largest trading volumes in Bitcoin’s history, signaling strong market activity.
Since President Trump’s election victory in early November, Bitcoin’s trading volume has seen a significant rise, more than doubling from an average of $65 billion per day to its current record-breaking levels.
The majority of this volume came from the futures market, where $110 billion worth of contracts were traded, making it the fifth-largest recorded futures trading day. Only a few days in November and December of the previous year have seen higher volumes.
The spot market contributed $15 billion to the overall figure, edging closer to an all-time high. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs saw approximately $5 billion in trades, about half of the record volume seen in March 2024.
The options market, which is not included in the $130 billion total, also saw considerable growth, with $3 billion in options contracts traded over the last 24 hours, according to Glassnode data.
As Bitcoin continues its rise as a potential global settlement layer, the increased trading volume and liquidity help bolster its case for institutional adoption. The higher the volume, the more capable Bitcoin becomes of supporting large-scale transactions, attracting more institutional players looking for secure, efficient, and high-volume financial infrastructure.
