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XRP futures open interest reaches $1.2 billion record
9.4.2021
Positive news regarding the SEC lawsuit saw XRP price rally above $1 and its futures open interest to reach an all-time high
Retail traders become 'sitting ducks' as sell-off triggers $1.4B liquidation
7.4.2021
Retail traders have been using high leverage throughout the current bull market, but that's not the real reason for today's market-wide sell-off
Polkadot futures open interest hits $1B as DOT price reaches a new ATH
6.4.2021
The open interest of Polkadot futures soared to $1 billion, eclipsing Litecoin and XRP to make DOT the third-largest futures market
Whale clusters suggest that this key Bitcoin level can trigger an explosive rally
6.4.2021
Bitcoin whale clusters show $57,046 and $60,045 are the crucial support and resistance levels in the short term
BTC Futures Open Interest Hits $23B, Binance Captures Lion’s Share, Signals Say 43% Chance of $64K Bitcoin by Month’s End
6.4.2021
Bitcoin futures open interest on Monday has crossed $23 billion according to data recorded on April 5. The crypto asset exchange Binance has taken the lead as far as open interest in bitcoin futures is concerned with a massive $10.5 billion in open interest. Binance Captures the Bitcoin Futures...
SEC Filing Shows Blackrock Held Bitcoin Futures Contracts Worth $6.15 Million
3.4.2021
After signaling its intention to get exposed to bitcoin, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has now revealed its initial investments toward the crypto asset. According to the asset manager’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, Blackrock...
38% Ethereum futures premium signals traders anticipate $2,500 ETH
3.4.2021
Futures traders are increasingly bullish on Ether price in the short-term with $2,500 now in play
Morgan Stanley Adds Bitcoin to 12 Mutual Funds’ Investment Strategies
2.4.2021
Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add bitcoin exposure to 12 of its mutual funds’ investment strategies. These mutual funds may invest in bitcoin futures as well as obtain indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency through investments in Grayscale...
BlackRock SEC filings show $360K gained from Bitcoin futures
31.3.2021
The filing from the regulatory body comes after BlackRock chief investment officer Rick Rieder said the firm had “started to dabble” in crypto
One-Tenth of a Bitcoin: Derivatives Giant CME Group to Launch Micro BTC Futures Contract
31.3.2021
The American global markets company Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) has announced the launch of a new bitcoin futures product on May 3, 2021, if U.S. regulators approve the product. The new contract is a micro bitcoin futures product that represents 0.1 bitcoin rather than CME’s other...
Bitcoin futures premium hits 30% but analyst says 'This time it’s different’
30.3.2021
Futures traders are using excessive leverage and historical data shows Bitcoin price crashes tend to occur after the futures premium reaches 30%
Mini Bitcoin Futures, UK Crypto Tax Guide, Michael Jordan & NFTs + More News
30.3.2021
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CME Group set to launch Micro Bitcoin futures
30.3.2021
The new futures contract will launch on May 3, 2021, pending regulatory approval
3 reasons why BTC will unlikely trade below $50,000 in the near term
25.3.2021
BTC held the $50,000 support while derivatives indicators remained healthy, signaling investors' optimism
CBOE keen to meet high demand for crypto from retail, institutions, says CEO
25.3.2021
Ed Tilly, the CEO of Cboe Global Markets, says that the Chicago-based exchange holding company hasn't “given up on” crypto, despite earlier setbacks
Bitcoin In Contango: How Pricing Differences Can Foreshadow Further Gains
25.3.2021
Major differences in the spot price for bitcoin and the cost of buying the cryptocurrency in the futures market create unique opportunities for traders. Several factors may be behind this development, but it could be bullish for the bitcoin price outlook no matter the catalyst. Curious Developments...
Ethereum derivatives lean bullish even as ETH price sits at a key support
24.3.2021
Ethereum price is trading near a critical support level but derivatives data suggests pro traders expect more downside in the short term
3 reasons why Bitcoin traders keep a close eye on the futures funding rate
22.3.2021
Analysts frequently correlate a high perpetual futures funding rate with market crashes, but is this the best way to analyze the metric?
Ahead of IPO, Coinbase Pays CFTC $6.5 Million to Settle False Reporting, Wash Trading Charges
20.3.2021
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase $6.5 million “for reckless false, misleading, or inaccurate reporting as well as wash trading.” This enforcement action came as Coinbase is getting ready for its initial public offering (IPO)...
Key Bitcoin price metric shows pro traders increased their BTC longs
19.3.2021
Data shows pro traders increased leveraged long positions even as the Bitcoin price traded in a tight range this week