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Funding Roundup: Derivatives and Defi Draw a Fresh Influx of VC Firms and Private Investors
4.5.2021
As blockchain technology disrupts traditional industry standards, the list of progressive investors willing to stake their money has increased significantly. Leveraging this ongoing investment trend, both upcoming and ongoing projects are attracting millions of dollars from private investors...
Ethereum bulls control 100% of this week's $470M ETH options expiry
3.5.2021
Ethereum's spectacular rise to $3,300 has rendered all of the bearish put options worthless ahead of this Friday's $470 million expiry
2 key Ethereum price metrics prove pro traders are behind ETH’s new highs
1.5.2021
Ethereum futures data suggests that pro traders believe $3,500 ETH is the next stop for the top altcoin
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Investment Bank JPMorgan Explains Why ETH Is Outperforming BTC
30.4.2021
Investment bank JPMorgan has published a report explaining why ether is outperforming bitcoin. Citing several key reasons, the firm concluded that “there is evidence of more resilient liquidity, less reliance on derivatives markets to transfer and warehouse risk, and more durable underlying...
Bullish ETH/BTC pair revives the Ethereum 'flippening’ discussion
30.4.2021
Bitcoin price is clinging on to $53,000 while Ethereum’s increasing bullish momentum prompted renewed discussions of an ETH flippening
Key Bitcoin price metric flashes its first bullish signal in 4 months
29.4.2021
Ethereum price is clearly in a strong bull trend, but derivatives data signals that pro traders are shifting their bullish bias back toward Bitcoin
Sub-$60K monthly close will make Bitcoin's $3.9B options expiry a non-event
28.4.2021
Bitcoin options traders hoped for a $60,000 monthly close, but the balance between calls and puts signal the expiry will be a non-event
Tim Draper-backed crypto derivatives exchange raises $18M
28.4.2021
Globe Derivative Exchange prepares to launch its platform next month by raising $18 million for a token sale
Bulls push Ethereum price higher ahead of Friday’s $930M options expiry
28.4.2021
Bulls have a $115 million lead on Friday's $930 million Ethereum options expiry, a signal that ETH could be en route to new all-time highs
Over $4 Billion in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire Friday, BTC Derivatives Markets Still Frothy
27.4.2021
Bitcoin options markets are set to see a large expiry on Friday as more than 77,000 BTC worth over $4 billion in derivatives contracts are set to expire. The lion’s share of bitcoin options stems from the derivatives trading platform Deribit, as the exchange has more than $11 billion in open...
Glass half full: Bitcoin options traders neutral after 28% BTC price dip
26.4.2021
Bitcoin options data shows pro traders are neutrally positioned despite BTC's dip to $47,000 and the subsequent 15% recovery
3 things every crypto trader should know about derivatives exchanges
25.4.2021
Understanding open interest, funding rates and the differences between futures contracts is the starting point for any investor interested in trading crypto-based derivatives
Bitcoin funding rate flips negative after $48K retest — Was it a bear trap?
24.4.2021
Bitcoin price is more than 20% away from its all-time high, but the current negative funding rate on BTC futures might give bulls a unique advantage
Pros say Bitcoin’s ‘very healthy’ correction ‘builds ground for more stable growth’
23.4.2021
Bitcoin price tumbled below a key support level but financial experts agree that the correction clears the way for further upside
Here’s why bulls aren’t this buying the Bitcoin price dip to $50,000
22.4.2021
Data shows pro traders are not buying the current Bitcoin dip as tomorrow’s $1.55 billion options expiry looms
BitMEX Confirms Expansion Plans, Focus On Derivatives Remains
22.4.2021
Building on its earlier announcement of expansion plans, crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has unveiled it is broadening its offer with five new business segments: spot, brokerage, custody, information products, and academy. The company will also seek additional licenses in a number...
Bot-traded futures, explained
21.4.2021
How do bot-traded futures work, what are the top tips for success, and what are the common pitfalls to avoid? This explained article reveals all
Hegic Protocol announces 'gradual' governance launch for long-term users
21.4.2021
Hegic will reward long-term traders, LPs, hodlers, and Discord users with its forthcoming governance token
Bitcoin bears have a $340M lead heading into Friday’s BTC options expiry
21.4.2021
$1.55 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire on April 23 and the recent BTC crash to $51,000 has given bears a $340 million advantage
Dogecoin (DOGE) market cap hits $50B, surpassing ING and Barclays
19.4.2021
Dogecoin price rallied more than 500% in the last ten days, resulting in a $50 billion market cap that eclipses ING, Barclays, and Credit Agricole