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Demand for Crypto Derivatives Swells as CME’s Bitcoin Volume Rises
22.1.2020
The global markets company Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has seen considerable demand since launching its options contracts in the wake of the firm’s bitcoin futures. On the first day of swaps, CME’s bitcoin options saw 55 contracts ($2.3 million). By the end of the week,...
CME Bitcoin Options Volume Doubles One Week After Launch, Hits $5.3M
21.1.2020
Institutional interest seems all the more apparent as the latest Bitcoin options product sees higher volumes
CME's Futures Options Sprinted Out of the Gate but a Marathon Lies Ahead
21.1.2020
Investors have shown early enthusiasm for CME’s first Bitcoin-backed options. Is it driving the price of Bitcoin or the other way around?
CME Open Interest for Bitcoin Futures Up 100% Since Start of 2020
20.1.2020
Open interest in bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have doubled in the first few days of the year, as noted by data analytics firm Skew
CME Bitcoin Futures See Open Interest Surge as Global Volume Hits $25B
17.1.2020
CME Bitcoin futures are preparing for fresh highs in open interest as institutional attention continues
Bitcoin Futures Hit 3-Month High in Frenetic Tuesday Trading
16.1.2020
January 14 was the best trading day of the year for many cryptocurrencies, which saw double or even triple-digit percentage gains. It was also a good day for futures markets, where more than $25 billion in trades was placed on Tuesday. The result constituted the busiest day for futures in almost...
Paxos’ Tokenized Gold Futures Are Now Trading on FTX Exchange
14.1.2020
For the first time, investors can trade gold-backed futures contracts on a leading crypto derivatives exchange. In addition to its spot market trading, PAX Gold is now available as perpetual and quarterly futures contracts on FTX
Market Outlook: Bullish Trend Sends Crypto Prices Northwards
14.1.2020
Digital currency markets are seeing significant gains this week as the entire market capitalization gained $28 billion in the last seven days. Moreover, trade volume has spiked to a massive $100 billion and during the last 24 hours, numerous digital assets have gained between 3-48%. Also read:...
CME Bitcoin Options Trade $2.3M in Debut, BTC Price Hits 2-Month High
14.1.2020
CME seals 55 contracts on the first day of Bitcoin options trading
Kraken Futures to Expand Into Russia After New Hire
14.1.2020
Kraken Futures is ramping up its Russian expansion with the hiring of a new representative, ICBIT founder Aleksey Bragin
CME’s Options on Bitcoin Futures Pass Regulatory Approval and Go Live
13.1.2020
CME’s options on Bitcoin futures are now live, following acquisition of necessary regulatory approval
Bitcoin Options Launch Imminent as CME Open Interest Hits 7-Month High
13.1.2020
Volume and open interest in Bitcoin futures are spiking as new options products come to market
Institutional and Retail Bitcoin Futures Demand Continues to Climb
12.1.2020
2019 saw significant bitcoin derivatives action from firms like CME Group and Bakkt. This year, demand for CME’s bitcoin futures remains strong and the firm’s options products may be available this week. Additionally, Bakkt’s physically-delivered bitcoin futures have consistently...
New CME Bitcoin Options Spark ‘Unusually Strong Activity’ — JPMorgan
11.1.2020
JPMorgan believes “high anticipation” is building ahead of the launch of CME’s Bitcoin options next week
Bitcoin Price Halts 3-Day Losing Streak With $7,680 Futures Gap Bounce
10.1.2020
Bitcoin reduces downside momentum after several days as BTC market being pulled into CME futures gap
Bitcoin Price Can Bounce to $9.5K After Filling Futures Gap — Analyst
9.1.2020
Bitcoin could remain higher and retake the $9,000 range if it finds support around $7,700, trader says
Korean Presidential Committee Pushes to Make Cryptocurrency Mainstream
8.1.2020
A South Korean committee directly under the president has recommended several measures to the government that will make cryptocurrency mainstream. Emphasizing that “it is no longer possible to stop crypto asset trade,” the committee recommends integrating crypto into the country’s...
Bitcoin Price Clears $7.5K After Overnight Dip Fills CME Futures Gap
6.1.2020
Mixed opinions about Bitcoin’s ability to close out $7,600 resistance after overnight gains take markets above $7,500 once more
Bitcoin’s Next Decade Will Be Shaped by Derivatives
31.12.2019
The last five years have been a test phase for bitcoin derivatives, which began tentatively when Bitmex eased into life in 2014. Now, as the cryptoconomy prepares to enter a new decade, derivatives products will play a pivotal role in price discovery. 2020 will be a big year for bitcoin and for...
TD Ameritrade Doesn’t Deny Potential Inclusion of XRP Into Service
30.12.2019
Early adopter of the first-ever Bitcoin futures, TD Ameritrade again hinted that it still considers adding more crypto services based on client feedback