Bakkt plans to add options on its physically delivered bitcoin futures in December.
Galaxy Digital, XBTO Just Made the First Block Trade of Bakkt Bitcoin Futures
Crypto fund Galaxy Digital and OTC trader XBTO have conducted the first-ever block trade of Bakkt’s bitcoin futures contract.
It’s Too Soon to Write Off Bakkt, Wall Street Analyst Tells ICE Investors
It’s way too soon to write off Bakkt, despite the bitcoin futures market’s disappointingly slow start, equity analysts at Oppenheimer & Co. said.
Trading Volume for Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Hit Just $5 Million in First Week
Just 623 bitcoin futures contracts were traded during Bakkt’s debut week.
LedgerX Claims ‘Personal Animus’ Drove Ex-CFTC Chair to Stall Approvals
LedgerX claims former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo threatened the company for personal reasons, two letters obtained by CoinDesk reveal.
How Leverage Can Help With Bitcoin’s Price Discovery
Leveraged and margin trading can help boost demand for an asset, increasing liquidity within a given market.
Bakkt COO Opens Door to Retail Investors in Newly Launched Bitcoin Futures
Bakkt COO Adam White said retail investors will be able to trade its newly launched bitcoin futures, which posted a lackluster first day.
Bakkt Exchange’s Bitcoin Futures See Slow Start on First Day of Trading
Trading of Bakkt’s physically-backed bitcoin futures kicked off today, with 28 contracts having changed hands so far.
Bakkt Is Finally Launching Its Bitcoin Futures Today. Here’s What to Expect
Bakkt is finally launching Monday. Here’s what to expect from bitcoin’s first regulated, physically settled, institutionally focused futures market.
Bakkt to Require $3.9K Down Payment on Bitcoin Futures Contracts
Bakkt has revealed the initial margin requirements for its bitcoin futures contracts ahead of a scheduled Sept. 23 launch.
Customers Can Deposit Bitcoin to Bakkt’s Warehouse Starting Next Week
Bakkt said Wednesday it would start offering customers access to its secure bitcoin storage warehouse starting Sept. 6.
Bakkt Says It’s ‘Cleared to Launch’ Bitcoin Futures Next Month
Bakkt says it will launch Sept. 23 after receiving a trust charter through the New York State Department of Financial Services.
Seed CX Begins Testing Swap Contracts Settled in Real Bitcoin
Seed CX has begun testing bitcoin margin swaps with users and is waiting on regulatory approval to launch them.
ICE CEO: Bakkt Will Launch Bitcoin Futures In ‘Very Near Future’
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher said Bakkt will launch its physically-settled bitcoin futures soon, subject to regulatory approval.
Beating Bakkt, LedgerX Is First to Launch ‘Physical’ Bitcoin Futures in US
LedgerX has launched the first physically-settled bitcoin futures contracts in the U.S., beating Bakkt to the punch.
Bakkt Is Scheduled to Start Testing Its Bitcoin Futures Contracts Today
Bakkt is scheduled to begin testing its bitcoin futures contracts Monday, more than six months after its originally planned launch date.
Bakkt Reveals Bitcoin Futures Contract Details Ahead of July Test Date
Bakkt will begin user testing of its bitcoin futures contracts on July 22, revealing new contract specifications on Thursday.
Bakkt Sets July Test Date for Bitcoin Futures
Bakkt announced Monday it would be testing its bitcoin futures products in July after “working closely” with the CFTC.
Crypto ‘Winter’ Is Giving Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Plan a Boost, ICE Chief Says
ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher says crypto winter has been “helpful” to bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt by letting it buy firms on the cheap.
Bakkt Acquires Crypto Custodian, Partners With BNY Mellon on Key Storage
Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt has acquired the Digital Asset Custody Company and is working with global bank BNY Mellon on crypto key storage.