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Nasdaq aims to list Bitcoin Index options in US
27.8.2024
The announcement follows withdrawals of older applications, signaling progress with regulators.
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Bitcoin ‘late longs’ washed out as BTC price falls to $65K
30.7.2024
Bitcoin leveraged positions increased over the past week, and a portion of these late longs have been wiped out as BTC price dropped closer to $65,000
Bitcoin traders flag ‘inflection point’ in key futures market metric as BTC breaks range
30.7.2024
Crypto traders say Bitcoin is at an “inflection point” after BTC’s open interest rises and the cryptocurrency’s price pushes into a new range
Record $39.4B Bitcoin open interest suggests imminent price breakout
29.7.2024
Open interest is often used to gauge the interest and liquidity behind an asset. In Bitcoin’s case, the surge in open interest could signal an imminent breakout
Bitcoin price could hit $63K amid $3.9B futures expiry
26.7.2024
Bitcoin needs to hold above the $65,000 mark for more upside, while Ether price is weighed down by a sell-the-news event, according to analysts
Here’s what happened in crypto today
24.7.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Here’s what happened in crypto today
23.7.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF
22.7.2024
CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF
Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF
22.7.2024
CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF
Stop piling into leveraged Bitcoin ETFs — Consider this instead
11.7.2024
Leveraged Bitcoin ETFs are popular, but they often massively underperform the alternatives for crypto futures trading
Bitcoin futures cash-and-carry trade tanks in profit; what’s next?
24.6.2024
As the selling pressure on crypto continues, Bitcoin’s market price has plummeted. Consequently, the Bitcoin futures cash-and-carry trade has also tanked. Investors prefer cash-and-carry trades in the derivatives market because they involve strategies for simultaneously purchasing and selling...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Futures Positions Top Record $37B as Analysts Predict Bitcoin Surge to $83K
7.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin futures premium hits 7-week high: is the rally sustainable?
3.6.2024
Bitcoin flirted with $70,200 on June 3, but traders fear excessive leverage might be a double-edged sword
Bitcoin futures open interest reaches a 16-month high: $70,000 granted?
29.5.2024
BTC derivatives show moderate bullishness, paving the way for further gains above $70,000
Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman
20.5.2024
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during...
Are Bitcoin futures options unlocking new opportunities for gaming?
9.5.2024
Bitcoin was initially invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 and is used for peer-to-peer transactions without the interference of any third parties like banks due to its decentralized nature. Due to the scarcity in supply, limited to 21 million coins, these coins have qualities similar to those of...
ARK Sells Last of Its ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF Shares
26.4.2024
The investment firm sold 237,983 BITO shares worth $6.7 million at Thursday's closing price of $28.22 from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW)
Bitcoin Futures Demand Blows up in Brazil: 7,400 Contracts Traded on Launch Day
22.4.2024
The first bitcoin futures contracts listed on B3, the stock exchange in Brazil, experienced significant interest from investors on debut day. According to a note delivered by the stock operator, 7,400 bitcoin futures contracts were traded, with the instrument reaching a peak of 111,000 orders...
Bitcoin futures poised for surge: Market sentiment booms
4.4.2024
Recently, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of Bitcoin futures in the cryptocurrency market. This surge comes after a brief lull following Bitcoin’s all-time high. Major players like ProShares, who focus on leveraged funds, also capitalize on the increasing demand for investment...