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Latam Insights — Argentina’s Reserves Bleed, Central Bank of Brazil Would Be Able to Manipulate Digital Real in CBDC Pilot

[Jul 18, 2023 1:30 AM] Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the Argentine central bank sheds yuan for dollars as its reserves bleed, the Central Bank of Brazil would…

Spot Volumes Rise on Centralized Exchanges but Traffic Falls Further, Report

[Jul 13, 2023 9:30 PM] Spot and futures trading volumes on centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) have increased in June, a new report shows. At the same time, website traffic to major trading platforms for digital assets continued to decline, according to the study which…

Bitcoin Price Rally Puts Focus on Futures Spread That Underscores Need for Spot ETFs

[Jul 6, 2023 5:04 AM] Observers call for spot-based bitcoin ETF as the bull market raises cost of pre-expiry rollover of positions for futures-based ETFs.

OPNX launches ‘oUSD’ credit currency for crypto margin trading

[Jul 5, 2023 7:00 AM] The new “credit currency” will allow users to rely on cryptocurrencies as collateral without needing to obtain loans from other institutions.

OKX Liquid Marketplace Records Over $3 Billion In Institutional Trade Volume

[Jun 30, 2023 10:00 AM] Institutional trade volume on the OKX Liquid Marketplace has surpassed $3 billion, the second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume announced on Friday. The Liquid Marketplace is an on-demand liquidity network for professional and institutional…

CME Group Announces Plans to Launch ETH to BTC Ratio Futures

[Jun 29, 2023 11:54 AM] Derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch ether/bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio futures on July 31, if approved by regulators, the company announced Thursday.

Bitcoin options: How will tomorrow's $4.7B expiry impact BTC price?

[Jun 29, 2023 7:11 AM] Bitcoin ETF requests, miners' sell pressure, and regulatory hurdles create uncertainty for the $31,000 BTC price resistance.

Will $30K be a new springboard for Bitcoin bulls?

[Jun 27, 2023 2:30 AM] Bitcoin margin and futures markets display strength as institutional appetite surges after multiple spot ETF requests.

Crypto Exchange OKX Goes Live With ‘Nitro Spreads,’ Allowing One-Click Basis Trading

[Jun 27, 2023 12:00 AM] Basis traders attempt to earn returns by trading the difference in an asset’s price on two separate markets.

Bitcoin Futures Attract Biggest Bets Since Terra's Collapse

[Jun 26, 2023 5:38 AM] Open interest has surged to $11 billion to its highest level in over a year.

Cboe Receives CFTC Approval to Launch Leveraged Crypto Derivatives

[Jun 7, 2023 1:00 AM] Crypto exchange and clearinghouse Cboe Digital will be able to offer margined bitcoin and ether futures contracts with the approval of the U.S. derivatives markets regulator. This will allow its clients to trade cryptocurrency futures with less…

Coinbase Expands Futures Offering, Unveils ‘Institutional-Sized’ Bitcoin and Ether Contracts

[Jun 4, 2023 1:30 AM] On June 1, Coinbase revealed its plans to extend bitcoin and ether futures contracts to institutional investors through its derivatives exchange. The firm mentioned that the Coinbase Bitcoin (BTI) and Ether (ETI) futures contracts would be…

US CFTC issues letter on digital asset derivatives, clearing compliance in 3 areas

[May 30, 2023 3:14 PM] The letter is a reminder, but a highly specific one that is reminiscent of the SEC’s recent custody rule proposal in part.

Bitcoin price rejects at $28K as analysts eye CME futures gap dip

[May 30, 2023 9:22 AM] BTC price action sees weakness a day from the May monthly close, with Bitcoin analysts closely monitoring bid liquidity.

Valkyrie Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF gets inspiration from TradFi memes

[May 17, 2023 3:34 AM] After being initially discussed in 2021, the investment fund is now capitalizing on the meme-worthy ticker for its new leveraged Bitcoin ETF.

Bitcoin's dive under $27K liquidates $100M — So why aren't margin traders flipping bearish?

[May 12, 2023 8:25 AM] BTC price falls below the 55-day support level at $27,000, but futures market resilience sparks hope for a recovery toward $28,000.

Bitcoin bears need BTC price to go below $27K ahead of Friday's $900M options expiry

[May 11, 2023 6:26 AM] Bitcoin price giving up ground over the past week to slide below $28,000 has put bears in a better position for Friday's expiry.

Ethereum derivatives flirting with bearishness: Mind the $1,820 support

[May 10, 2023 1:41 PM] The failed rally above $2,000 on May 6 has proven that ETH bulls are nowhere near comfortable adding leveraged longs.

How are Bitcoin options traders positioning for the US banking crisis?

[May 4, 2023 7:51 AM] The total crypto market cap has been ranging sideways, but Bitcoin derivatives markets indicate pro traders don't expect any major price corrections.

The Fed has little ammo left as $30K Bitcoin price becomes key battle line

[May 3, 2023 1:20 PM] BTC options and futures markets show no use of excessive leverage from buyers, a healthy indicator as the $28,000 support gets retested.

Coinbase Introduces International Exchange In Bid To Expand Beyond U.S. Markets

[May 2, 2023 12:12 PM] The largest cryptocurrency exchange in America is now offering perpetual futures to residents in eligible jurisdictions.Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched “Coinbase International Exchange,” a move reinforcing the company’s hints of…

First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out

[Apr 27, 2023 6:19 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Gold Slides on Higher US Treasury Yields, Dollar

[Apr 19, 2023 11:30 AM] Prices of gold, and other precious metals, fell on Wednesday due to stronger U.S. yields and national currency. The decline comes on the backdrop of expectations of new interest rate increases next month amid persistent inflation in the United…

Institutions Flock to Ether After Shapella Upgrade

[Apr 19, 2023 4:03 AM] Open interest in CME futures has risen to the highest level since March 2022, indicating an influx of institutional traders to the crypto market.

CME Group to expand Bitcoin and Ether option expiries after record daily volume

[Apr 17, 2023 2:00 PM] The CME Group aims to offer market participants more accuracy and flexibility in managing the risk of short-term fluctuations in the prices of Bitcoin and Ether.

Healthy Bitcoin rally: What does a margin lending ratio drop mean for BTC price?

[Apr 15, 2023 6:37 AM] Will $30,000 BTC price hold? Bitcoin market structure remains bullish with another 10% gain on the table as sellers refrain from shorting.

London Stock Exchange may provide clearing services for BTC derivatives starting in Q4

[Apr 13, 2023 11:51 AM] LCH SA will team up with the FCA-regulated GFO-X trading venue to create a centrally cleared, regulated trading environment.

Ethereum price metrics hint that ETH might not sell-off after the Shapella hardfork

[Apr 12, 2023 12:15 PM] ETH traders are exercising caution ahead of the April 12 Shapella hardfork, but the signal to watch is staking unlock requests.

Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures

[Apr 12, 2023 9:12 AM] The agency authorized the regulation of a futures contract based on a bitcoin index of Matba Rofex, an Argentinian stock exchange.

Bitcoin derivatives favor further BTC price rally toward $30K

[Apr 7, 2023 2:30 PM] Bitcoin's price might have held near $28,000 but the absence of shorts using margin and futures markers is a bullish indicator.