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Bitcoin Derivatives Tighten as Options Open Interest Builds Around Crucial Price Levels
18.1.2026
Bitcoin hovered between $94,869 and $95,115 per coin at 9 a.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026, while derivatives traders remained anything but idle. Futures and options markets show crowded positioning, heavy open interest, and a growing fixation on a narrow band of price levels just below $100,000. Bitcoin...
CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools
16.1.2026
The new futures contracts, available in micro and standard sizes, are set to launch on Feb. 9, pending regulatory approval
CME Group Moves Deeper Into Crypto Futures With ADA, LINK, and XLM Contracts
15.1.2026
On Thursday, CME Group said it plans to expand its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives lineup with futures tied to cardano, chainlink, and stellar, targeting a Feb. 9 launch pending regulatory review. CME Group Plans February Launch of New Crypto Futures Contracts CME Group announced the planned...
CME Group to expand crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts
15.1.2026
The planned altcoins listings will expand CME’s regulated crypto derivatives contracts beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana
CME Group to Add ADA, LINK, and Stellar Altcoin Future Contracts
15.1.2026
Key Highlights CME Group is launching regulated futures contracts for three major altcoins, including Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK),…
Bitcoin spot demand builds as short squeeze risk increases
15.1.2026
Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026
Binance Wallet Adds Perpetual Futures Trading to Self‑Custody Ecosystem
15.1.2026
Binance Wallet launched perpetual futures trading on Jan. 14, integrating decentralized derivatives via Aster into its self‑custody ecosystem. Streamlining the DeFi Experience Binance Wallet announced Jan. 14 the launch of perpetual futures trading on its platform, integrating decentralized...
Silver Gets a Major Upgrade: CME to Launch New Futures as Retail Demand Hits Record Levels
15.1.2026
Silver’s sharp rally is reshaping metals trading as CME Group moves to capture surging retail demand with a smaller futures contract, signaling intensifying momentum, volatility, and investor interest across the silver market. Retail Traders Are Flooding Into Silver — CME’s New Contract Makes...
Bitnomial opens US-regulated futures market for Aptos
14.1.2026
The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows
Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up
14.1.2026
Binance Wallet's new feature allows users to trade leveraged futures directly from their crypto wallets through an integration with decentralized exchange Aster
XRP’s Leverage Machine Turns on as Derivatives Volume Climbs
13.1.2026
XRP derivatives traders came to work on Jan. 13, 2026, with futures open interest climbing above $4 billion as the token traded at $2.11 at 2:30 p.m. EST. From steady funding rates to a call-heavy options book, the data shows leverage building without the kind of excess that usually trips alarms....
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
13.1.2026
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies
CFTC to tap Tyler Winklevoss, other crypto CEOs as first members of innovation panel
12.1.2026
Mike Selig, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is settling in with the revamping of a new innovation panel with many crypto names
Bitcoin rises 1%, Nasdaq futures and dollar drop as Trump-Powell feud escalates
12.1.2026
Bitcoin's price movement diverged from the Nasdaq futures, which fell nearly 0.8%
Brazil’s B3 to Expand Trading Hours for Crypto and Gold Futures
11.1.2026
The stock exchange announced that this change will become effective in April and will allow customers to trade crypto and gold futures for 12 hours each day. B3 stated that these modifications to its trading hours schedule sought to offer more flexibility for these products. Brazil’s B3 Will Change...
Ethereum Derivatives Flash Warning Signs as Leverage Builds
10.1.2026
Ethereum’s spot price hovered at $3,087 per coin on Saturday, while derivatives traders quietly stacked risk across futures and options markets. The data shows leverage building even as price action stays choppy, a setup that has a habit of punishing crowded positions. Ethereum Futures and Options...
Bitcoin tests key support as bulls reset to prepare for futures-led rally to $101.5K
9.1.2026
Bitcoin traders’ risk sentiment turned bullish, with the proof being in this week’s futures-led advance to $95,000. Will bulls make another attempt after retesting a key underlying support level?
XRP slips to $2.12 after liquidations clear both sides of the futures book
9.1.2026
Traders absorbed a two-step liquidation reset that left price trapped between $2.07 support and $2.17 resistance
Binance Rolls out USDT-Settled Gold and Silver Contracts
8.1.2026
Binance is rolling out regulated, stablecoin-settled perpetual contracts tied to traditional assets, starting with gold and silver, giving crypto traders continuous exposure to commodities while formally linking traditional finance markets with digital asset infrastructure. Binance Launches...
Bitnomial wins U.S. regulator's nod on prediction markets push, joins growing crowd
8.1.2026
U.S. derivatives platform and clearinghouse is focusing on prediction contracts targeted at digital assets movements and economic indicators