Retail traders drive Bitcoin futures boom

Despite the booming ETFs, Bitcoin futures trading is attracting more retail investors driven by regulatory measures such as the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act. As cryptocurrency market capitalization hit $4 trillion in July 2025, retail participation surged, and futures were favored for their leverage and short-term strategies. Although concerns about market volatility persist, trading volumes have increased in market volatility. Futures and ETFs coexist, meeting different investor needs.