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CFTC Frees Crypto Derivatives From Extra Scrutiny

[yesterday 2:30 AM] Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators. Barriers Drop—CFTC’s Crypto Retreat Sets Stage for Relentless Upside Another win…

Coinbase Eyes $4B Deal for Derivatives Leader Deribit Amid Industry Expansion

[Mar 21 8:05 PM] Coinbase Global Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest bitcoin and ethereum options trading platform, as the U.S. crypto exchange seeks to expand its derivatives offerings, according to a Bloomberg report citing…

Hyperliquid Trader’s 40x BTC Short Nears $3.7M Floating Loss as Bitcoin Tests Key Levels

[Mar 17 7:01 PM] On Monday, following Sunday’s action, the notorious Hyperliquid trader returned with a 40x short bitcoin play carrying a notional value of $524 million at about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17. High-Stakes Bet: Hyperliquid’s 40x Short Continues…

40x Leverage, Millions on the Line—Meet the Trader Betting Big Against BTC

[Mar 16 5:40 PM] This weekend, a trader on Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has been making waves with an eye-catching bitcoin short position. Using 40x leverage, the trader’s bet carries a notional value of approximately $379…

Crypto.com Expands UAE Footprint With License to Offer Derivatives

[Mar 14 11:30 AM] Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai’s VARA…

Bitgo and Copper Introduce Off-Exchange Settlement Model With Deribit Integration

[Feb 20 9:40 PM] Crypto firms Bitgo Trust Company, Inc. and Copper have launched a trading model allowing clients to execute spot and derivatives trades on Deribit while assets remain in off-exchange custody, the two companies announced Feb. 20. New Trading…

Ether poised to outperform Bitcoin: Bybit

[Dec 6, 2024 5:47 PM] Bybit’s November market report points toward Ethereum gaining traction as Bitcoin dominance fades.

Bitcoin ETF Options Introduction Marks Milestone, Despite Position Limits

[Nov 20, 2024 12:01 PM] BlackRock’s IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF options see ‘unheard of’ $1.9B traded on first day

[Nov 20, 2024 4:02 AM] Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one,” as the debut for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.

Bitcoin to $100K: What will milestone mean for derivatives markets?

[Nov 19, 2024 8:51 PM] Bitcoin analysts and traders have long dreamed of a $100,000 BTC price, but what would the achievement mean for derivatives markets? 

Ethereum's Ether Has Fallen Out of Investor Favor and How

[Nov 19, 2024 6:52 AM] The market assigns a very low probability of ether challenging its year-to-date high of around $4,000 by the end of December.

Why US spot Bitcoin options launch is such a big deal

[Nov 19, 2024 5:44 AM] “The floodgates for Bitcoin’s next evolution in financial markets are about to open,” said Bitcoin custody firm Theya's head of growth, Joe Consorti. 

Crypto.com to offer equities trading to Australians after acquiring Fintek

[Nov 18, 2024 5:45 AM] After acquiring Fintek Securities, Crypto.com can use the firm’s Australian Financial Services Licence to offer equities, derivatives and forex trading in the country. 

Bitcoin’s record highs push big banks’ profits to billions — Report

[Nov 13, 2024 6:58 PM] As Bitcoin prices soared following the election, big banks are reportedly accruing $1.4 billion from futures contracts.

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into $100K CME Options as Price Climbs Through $93K: CF Benchmarks

[Nov 13, 2024 4:14 PM] BTC blasted through the $90,000 resistance level on Wednesday, defying the dollar strength.

Why Bitcoin's Record Price Rally May Be Choked Between $90K and $100K?

[Nov 11, 2024 1:55 PM] As bitcoin's ongoing price surge gives off an aura of invincibility, one force threatens to slow the ascent above $90,000.

Bitcoin Aims For $80K as Futures Premium Soars and Whopping $1.6B in Open Options Bet Hints Price Swings

[Nov 10, 2024 5:55 AM]

Solana open interest hits record high: Will SOL top $200?

[Nov 7, 2024 6:39 PM] SOL is up more than 20% this week, and data suggests that the rally will continue. 

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst

[Nov 4, 2024 6:58 AM] While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.

How do crypto derivatives work?

[Oct 29, 2024 1:35 PM] Explore the mechanics of crypto derivatives, including futures, options and perpetual contracts, as well as the role of leverage, margin requirements and their impact on trading strategies.

Prediction Market Kalshi to Supply Price Data for Crypto Oracle Stork

[Oct 28, 2024 4:00 PM] Initially, Kalshi's feeds will power perpetual futures contracts on decentralized exchanges. Eventually, the centralized betting platform might referee on-chain prediction markets.

The Popular $100K Year-End Goal for Bitcoin Has Less Than 10% Probability in Options Market

[Oct 25, 2024 8:25 AM] The low pricing seems consistent with stable and rangebound implied volatility.

Institution Takes $25M Hedge Bet on Derive's Bitcoin Options Market as U.S. Election Looms

[Oct 24, 2024 7:49 AM] The institution set up a multi-legged strategy in Derive's onchain options market, generating $25 million in volume.

Bitcoin open interest exceeds $40B amid brush near $70K

[Oct 21, 2024 5:10 AM] High open interest signals more leverage, which could induce another flush-out if positions are liquidated. 

BlackRock eyes BUIDL for derivatives collateral in crypto exchanges

[Oct 18, 2024 6:59 PM] BlackRock and Securitize are reportedly in talks to integrate BUIDL as collateral for derivatives trading on Binance, OKX, and Debirit.

5 DeFi predictions for 2025: Rise of AI, Omnichain and BTC derivatives

[Oct 18, 2024 3:30 PM] It's that time of year again when pundits break out the crystal ball to predict the big new trends in DeFi for 2025.

Ripple Invests $25M in Bitnomial’s Platform to Build Regulated Derivatives Market for Digital Assets Like XRP

[Oct 16, 2024 8:30 AM] Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is set to launch its U.S. perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical, backed by a $25 million round led by Ripple. The platform, integrating Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, aims to challenge decentralized…

Tether mulls lending to commodity traders: Report

[Oct 14, 2024 5:57 PM] The USDt issuer needs ways to deploy billions of dollars in profits, and commodity traders could benefit from expanded credit.

Arkham's Token Soars 16% on Report Sam Altman-Backed Crypto Firm Plans Derivatives Exchange

[Oct 11, 2024 5:12 PM] The company also relocated to the Dominican Republic, Arkham CEO Miguel Morel confirmed to CoinDesk.

Crypto.com’s US exchange lists 4 memecoin derivatives

[Oct 8, 2024 4:47 PM] Traders can now hedge exposure to memecoins including PEPE and FLOKI.