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Crypto Futures Exchange BitMEX CEO: Expect an Exchange Token ‘This Year’
2.10.2022
The launch of BMEX was delayed earlier this year because of market conditions, but the exchange’s CEO wants to get it launched before the end of 2022
CFTC takes legal action against Digitex futures exchange and CEO
30.9.2022
Many in the space have criticized regulators including the CFTC and SEC for taking a “regulation by enforcement” approach to crypto in the United States
Don’t Penalize Crypto in Banking Rules, Futures Industry Group Says
30.9.2022
Planned capital requirements for bitcoin could make it harder to curb risks and undermine financial reforms, the industry group is to tell the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Pro traders don’t expect Bitcoin to break and hold $20,000 anytime soon
29.9.2022
Bears have controlled BTC price by forcing 111 daily closes below $25,000 and derivatives data shows a reversal of this trend is highly unlikely
MEXC Users Surpass 10M, and a New Futures Trading Fee Deduction is Launched
28.9.2022
On Sept. 26, MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, announced that the number of platform users had surpassed 10 million. At the same time, MEXC also launched a new MX Token fee deduction scheme: Users can use the MX Token to deduct the fee for futures trading and can enjoy...
Bitcoin price fails to hold $20K again, but there is a silver lining
27.9.2022
BTC’s attempt to recapture $20,000 as support failed, but on-chain data reveals a handful of positives
Binance Resumes Offering Futures Trading Products to South African Users
27.9.2022
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges by volumes traded, Binance, has said its futures products are now available to eligible South African users. In a message to its users, Binance suggested it has rectified issues with the regional regulator and that its activities in South...
Bitcoin Tops $20K as Stock Futures Rise, Dollar Rally Stalls
27.9.2022
Crypto Futures Exchange CoinFLEX’s Creditors to Own 65% of Firm After Reorganization
26.9.2022
CoinFLEX filed for a restructuring in the Seychelles during the summer after suspending withdrawals amid the volatile crypto market
Ironbeam Lets You Trade Bitcoin and Ether Nano Futures Contracts Commission Free
26.9.2022
Ironbeam is a U.S. registered Futures Commission Merchant (“FCM”​) which offers trading on crypto nano futures thanks to a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives. The brokerage charges no commission* on these Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts, as well as requiring low margin. Trade...
Total crypto market cap shows strength even after the Merge and Federal Reserve rate hike
22.9.2022
Many of the top-80 cryptocurrencies dropped by 15%+ in the past week, but the Tether premium in Asia-based futures markets shows traders remain calm
Long the Bitcoin bottom, or watch and wait? Bitcoin traders plan their next move
19.9.2022
Bitcoin price dropped to $18,270, but derivatives traders didn’t flinch. Here is why
Can Unlimited Fiat and Governments Suppress Bitcoin’s Price? 2 Analysts Discuss the Theory and Odds
19.9.2022
The price of bitcoin has dropped 72.9% in USD value since the crypto asset’s all-time high ten months ago and recently, bitcoin’s been trading for just under $19K per unit. This week two prominent crypto market influencers have been discussing how governments could suppress bitcoin...
CFTC Prepares to Step up Oversight of Crypto Market — Says Many Digital Assets Are Commodities
19.9.2022
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has shared with Congress its plans to regulate the crypto market with “full oversight capabilities” if the proposed Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act becomes law. The regulator claims to have the right experience and expertise...
Tired of losing money? Here are 2 reasons why retail investors always lose
17.9.2022
A majority of “traders” end up being losers with empty portfolios. Here is exactly why
First Mover Americas: Ether Declines 7% Post-Merge and Makes Ether Futures More Sensitive to Staking Yields
16.9.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ethereum Merge Has Tied Ether Futures Activity to Staking Yields, Traders Say
16.9.2022
Stakers have been and will be natural sellers in futures and perpetual futures and the hedging activity will increase as staking yields rise
Ethereum traders shorted ETH price in record numbers during the Merge — 50% crash ahead?
15.9.2022
Ethereum traders are betting on a "sell-the-news" event on the day of the Merge as ETH exchange balance jumps
Ether Futures Market Discount Evaporates After the Merge
15.9.2022
The negative spread between futures and spot prices has narrowed from $20 to almost zero following the Merge
Steep Drop in Bitcoin, Ether Causes Over $250M in Futures Losses
14.9.2022
Data shows that futures tracking major cryptocurrencies saw over $325 million in liquidations