The spot market is in the driver’s seat as perpetual futures open interest to market cap ratio remains low, one observer said.
Bitcoin Price Rally Puts Focus on Futures Spread That Underscores Need for Spot ETFs
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
The new “credit currency” will allow users to rely on cryptocurrencies as collateral without needing to obtain loans from other institutions.
CME Group Announces Plans to Launch ETH to BTC Ratio Futures
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?
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?
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
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
Open interest has surged to $11 billion to its highest level in over a year.
US CFTC issues letter on digital asset derivatives, clearing compliance in 3 areas
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
BTC options and futures markets show no use of excessive leverage from buyers, a healthy indicator as the $28,000 support gets retested.
First Mover Americas: Lots of Bitcoin Futures Traders Cash Out
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.
Institutions Flock to Ether After Shapella Upgrade
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
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?
Will $30,000 BTC price hold? Bitcoin market structure remains bullish with another 10% gain on the table as sellers refrain from shorting.