Auros Global, the trading firm that reportedly lost $20 million on FTX’s implosion, was released from provisional liquidation of British Virgin Island court after major debt restructuring and a fresh $17 million investment led by TradFi trading firm Vivienne Court and bitcoin miner Bit Digital.
Crypto Bank Silvergate Announces ‘Voluntary Liquidation’
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has taken over Silvergate Bank, which saw prominent customers abandon it and its stock price plunge after revealing it faced regulatory scrutiny and had to sell assets to pay off loans.
Bitcoin price derivatives look a bit overheated, but data suggests bears are outnumbered
Bullish BTC traders are using excessive leverage, but bears’ reluctance to fight back could extend the current Bitcoin price rally.
Alameda wallet under liquidator control incurred $11.5M in losses: Arkham
According to crypto analytics firm Arkham, at least $4 million of these losses were “preventable losses.”
Bitcoin options data shows bulls aiming for $17K BTC price by Friday’s expiry
BTC bulls could secure a $130 million profit in the Dec. 9 options expiry, but bears aim to balance the scales by keeping Bitcoin price below $17,000.
Bitcoin options data shows sub-$17K BTC price gives bears a $200M payday on Friday
BTC bears are set to profit from this week’s $710 million options expiry, which could be used to add further sell pressure to Bitcoin price.
Binance CEO not interested in Alameda’s offer to buy up its FTT holdings
CZ signaled that he isn’t interested in an offer from Alameda to buy out Binance’s FTX Tokens saying they’d rather “stay in the free market.”
Binance to liquidate its entire FTX Token holdings after ‘recent revelations’
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao cited “recent revelations” as the reason for the liquidation, noting the sale of its tokens could take months to complete due to the size of its position.
Bitcoin bulls aim for a post-FOMC win in Friday’s $640M BTC options expiry
FOMC-induced volatility is impacting BTC price, but bulls are still aiming for a win in this week’s $640 million options expiry.
3 major mistakes to avoid when trading crypto futures and options
Leverage and hedging strategies are powerful ways to use derivatives contracts, but traders usually succumb to these three major mistakes.
Bitcoin traders were ready for a hot CPI report, but BTC bears are still in control
BTC nose-dived to its lowest level since Sept. 21, and data shows pro traders continue to avoid leverage longs.
Three Arrows Capital fund moves over 300 NFTs to a new address
According to blockchain provider Nansen, hundreds of NFTs have been moved from the 3AC-linked fund to a Gnosis Safe address.
3 Bitcoin price metrics suggest Sept. 9’s 10% pump marked the final cycle bottom
Is the BTC bottom finally in? Data suggests that bears might be losing their tight grip on the market.
Bitcoin price falls under $19K as data shows pro traders avoiding leverage longs
BTC nose-dived to its lowest level since July 13, but data shows pro traders remain skeptical of a quick recovery.
FTX on the verge of purchasing BlockFi in $25M fire sale: Report
The cryptocurrency derivatives exchange could potentially buy out the troubled lender for pennies on the dollar.
Bitcoin’s short-term price prospects slightly improved, but most traders are far from optimistic
Bitcoin’s derivatives metrics reflect slight improvements since the $17,600 low, but whales and market makers continue to price higher risk of another breakdown.
Large Bitcoin liquidations mean one man’s pain is another man’s pleasure — Time to buy the dip?
Pro traders were forced to cut their losses after margin and futures markets became over-leveraged, creating a potential entry point for bullish buyers.
BTC price crashes to $20.8K as ‘deadly’ candles liquidate $1.2 billion
Carnage for short-term traders and speculators as volatility destroys both long and short positions on the way to $20,000.
Bitcoin derivatives data shows no ‘bottom’ in sight as traders avoid leveraged long positions
Is it time to be greedy? Experienced market makers and arbitrage desks have turned strongly risk-averse as BTC price dropped to $22,600.
Ethereum price dips below the $1.8K support as bears prepare for Friday’s $1B options expiry
Looming macroeconomic concerns and this week’s $1B ETH options expiry threaten to pin Ethereum price under the $1,800 support.