Surging open interest in crypto derivatives suggests investors are seeking alpha in other investments, like bitcoin, said the co-founder of an index fund provider.
Bitcoin Futures Volume Surges 186% as Price Hits $11K
The market for Bitcoin futures snapped back into life on Monday as the cryptocurrency’s price surged up to an 11-month high.
Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Slips to 3-Month Low on CME
Trading activity in bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has cooled as the top cryptocurrency languishes in the price doldrums.
First Mover: What’s Going on with Bitcoin Derivatives?
Surging open interest on bitcoin futures and options contracts might well be a sign that a breakout could be imminent.
BTSE Exchange Offers Futures Contracts Tracking Tether Gold and Priced in Bitcoin
BTSE’s new perpetual futures contract tracks the value of tether gold tokens priced in bitcoin.
ErisX Announces Launch of First US Ether Futures Contracts
ErisX is launching physically settled ether futures contracts, it announced Monday.
Market Wrap: Derivatives May Reduce Miner Selling Pressure After Bitcoin Halving
The crypto derivatives market is helping to hedge the uncertainty on which way the bitcoin market will go when miners have less revenue post-halving.
Bitcoin Breaches $9.2K as Open Positions on CME Futures Hit 10-Month High
Bitcoin is quickly gathering upward momentum alongside a surge in open positions on CME futures.
Market Wrap: May Opens With Equities Lower While Bitcoin Steady at $8.7K
Traditional markets continue to get whalloped on terrible economic numbers while bitcoin holds ground ahead of the halving.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Gains as Futures Dance the Contango
Bitcoin futures premiums have jumped into “contango” levels, a bullish signal.
Bitcoin Rallies 10% Ahead of CME April Futures Expiration
There’s a “general expectation for a pick up in volatility” around CME expiry.
Open Interest in CME Bitcoin Futures Rises 70% as Institutions Return to Market
Open interest in bitcoin futures listed on the CME has recovered significantly from March’s lows, signaling a resurgence of institutional participation.
Open Positions in Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Jump to Record Highs
While bitcoin hit fresh three-month highs on Wednesday, open interest in monthly bitcoin futures on the Intercontinental Exchange’s (ICE) Bakkt platform jumped to record highs.
Binance Now Lets Users Borrow Against Crypto Holdings to Fund Futures Trades
The exchange has added a feature allowing users put up their crypto holdings as collateral to fund futures trading.
Binance Will Soon Reward Market Makers for Providing Futures Liquidity
The exchange is adjusting its fee structure to incentivize market makers to add liquidity on its futures platform.
Kraken Futures to Expand Into Russia After New Hire
Kraken Futures is ramping up its Russian expansion with the hiring of a new representative, ICBIT founder Aleksey Bragin.
ErisX Takes on Bakkt With Launch of Physically-Settled US Bitcoin Futures
ErisX plans to work with futures commission merchants and brokerages starting next year, allowing investors hoping to trade its physically-settled bitcoin futures an alternative to Bakkt
Bakkt Goes Live With Options, Cash-Settled Futures Products
Bakkt’s new options and cash-settled bitcoin futures products have just gone live, joining its three-month-old physical futures contracts.
Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Launch in Singapore in Just Two Weeks
Bakkt, the bitcoin subsidiary of NYSE owner ICE, has announced the launch date and specs for its Singapore-listed, cash-delivered bitcoin futures.
FTX Launches Futures on Index of 8 China Cryptos Amid Xi Blockchain Pump
Derivatives exchange FTX has launched an index of eight popular Chinese cryptocurrencies, as well as futures offering exposure to the basket.