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Monthly $1.9B Ethereum futures and options expiry will determine if ETH hits $3K soon
27.5.2021
Ethereum bulls may have flipped $2,400 back to support, but Friday’s ETH options and futures expiry will determine if traders press the pedal for $3,000
Negative funding rates incentivize traders to long Polygon (MATIC) and AAVE
25.5.2021
The funding rate for MATIC and AAVE is currently rewarding traders who are leveraged longs, but it might not last for long
Historically accurate Bitcoin metric suggests BTC price has bottomed out
25.5.2021
Bitcoin bulls may get some respite from a derivatives market indicator that hints at a price bottom
Who’s bullish now? XRP below $1, futures open interest down by 75%
25.5.2021
Traders are clearly nervous after XRP corrected by 54% and the futures open interest premium flipped negative
Report: Over 100,000 African Youths Have Participated in Binance’s Crypto Education Initiative
20.5.2021
According to reports, over 100,000 African youths have taken part in Binance’s crypto and blockchain education barely a year after the learning program was launched. Dubbed the Binance Masterclass, the education initiative is aimed at equipping newcomers with basic knowledge about...
$83K Bitcoin price in the cards after data shows BTC whales bought the dip
18.5.2021
Two key Bitcoin price metrics signal that whales bought the dip to $42,000, a hint that BTC may be gearing up for a new all-time high by mid-June
Is Bitcoin nearing another Black Thursday crash? Here’s what BTC derivatives suggest
17.5.2021
Traders are afraid another Black Thursday crash is on the cards, but derivatives data proves the current correction has no resemblance to the March 2020 pullback
Brazilians Can Now Bet on President Bolsonaro’s Reelection Bid on FTX
17.5.2021
Crypto derivatives exchange FTX has launched a futures contract that allows Brazilian voters and traders in jurisdictions where the platform is available to bet on the outcome of Brazil’s next presidential election. With health and financial crises looming in the country, Jair...
Here's how Bitcoin's intraday volatility complicates leverage trading
17.5.2021
Derivatives exchanges offer up to 100x leverage, but traders must consider how Bitcoin's intraday volatility increases their liquidation risk
Data shows the ‘Bitcoin price drops ahead of CME expiries’ claim is a myth
15.5.2021
Many traders believe the narrative that Bitcoin price drops ahead of CME BTC futures expiries, but data shows the trend is all bark and no bite
Chance of a price crash increases as Cardano (ADA) futures near $1B
14.5.2021
ADA price crashed the last time Cardano futures open interest reached $1B, leading traders to question whether it is about to happen again
Are Bitcoin Futures A Top "Risk-Free" Trade?
14.5.2021
Luis Martim Aureliano is an independent financial crypto analyst, consultant.
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With cryptocurrencies surpassing the USD 2trn market capitalization milestone, the upward price momentum has drawn a fair share of cheerleaders and detractors into the conversation surrounding Bitcoin (BTC)’s future....
When all-time high? Bitcoin traders lose confidence as BTC price slumps
12.5.2021
Bitcoin adoption continues to increase but derivatives data shows retail and professional traders are reluctant to build new bullish positions
SEC warns of Bitcoin futures risks in mutual funds
12.5.2021
The U.S. SEC will monitor the compliance of mutual funds with exposure to Bitcoin futures and look into whether the market can accommodate an ETF
Ethereum Options Trade Volume Exceeds Bitcoin’s, Deribit Introduces a $50K ETH Strike for 2022
12.5.2021
Last week, ethereum options volume surpassed bitcoin’s for the first time on the digital currency derivatives exchange Deribit. Further, the trading platform recently introduced a $50k ETH strike for March 2022 and explained the $50k call is “gaining immediate buy traction.”...
SEC to Scrutinize Funds Invested in Bitcoin Futures
12.5.2021
The U.S. securities watchdog has announced it will scrutinize mutual funds that include investments in bitcoin futures markets to verify funds that comply with the Investment Company Act. The institution warned about the dangers of investing in bitcoin futures markets due to the implicit volatility...
100,000 Micro Bitcoin Futures Trade on CME Exchange in First Six Days
12.5.2021
More than 100,000 micro bitcoin futures traded on CME in the first six days since launch, the exchange has revealed. CME’s global head of equity index says that this new smaller contract, along with the full-size bitcoin futures, strengthens the exchange’s ability to help a broad array...
Market Wrap: Stellar, ICP Pop as Altcoin Season Takes Ether to Fresh High
10.5.2021
Jed McCaleb’s stellar token rides the altcoin wave as ether pushes to new levels
Crypto Derivatives Exchange FTX Starts Offering Lumber Futures Amidst Commodities Price Boom
7.5.2021
FTX, one of the largest derivatives exchanges, has started to offer lumber-based futures markets for its customers, given the recent interest in speculating on commodities prices. Lumber has been one of the key commodities that have skyrocketed in price during these last months, affecting...
Goldman Sachs Launches Bitcoin Derivatives Trading as ‘Institutional Demand Continues to Grow Significantly’
6.5.2021
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly begun offering a bitcoin investment product to clients. The firm has opened up trading with non-deliverable forwards, a bitcoin derivatives product. To hedge against the cryptocurrency’s volatility, Goldman Sachs will trade bitcoin futures on...