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Crypto Derivatives Surge, Bitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to $9.6 Billion
19.1.2021
Bitcoin options open interest has reached $9.6 billion according to derivatives market data as the metric is nearing the high captured on January 7, 2021. Moreover, the aggregate open interest in bitcoin futures is steadily nearing all-time highs. While cryptocurrency spot markets have...
Crypto is going public: Timing is key as Bakkt secures NYSE listing
15.1.2021
As Bakkt prepares to be listed on the NYSE, even more crypto companies could be going public in the future
Crypto Futures Exchange Bakkt Going Public at a Valuation of $2.1 Billion
12.1.2021
Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt is going public via a merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) created for taking startup firms public. Both companies have now confirmed the transaction, and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under...
Bakkt has no plans to support XRP, says CEO
12.1.2021
Bakkt's CEO did not mention whether the company decided to stay away from XRP due to Ripple’s ongoing legal issues
Bitcoin Exchange Bakkt Agrees Merger, Will Become Publicly Listed on NYSE
11.1.2021
The combined company will be called "Bakkt Holdings" and will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an expected valuation of $2.1 billion
Bakkt crypto exchange to debut on stock markets through SPAC
11.1.2021
ICE's Bakkt institutional exchange will launch on stock markets at a possible $2.1 billion valuation
Bakkt may go public through rumored $2B merger
8.1.2021
Regulated Bitcoin futures platform Bakkt is reportedly eyeing going public through a rumored merger
Crypto Exchange Bakkt Nears Merger With Victory Park SPAC: Bloomberg
8.1.2021
A deal could be announced as soon as next week, the report said
Dem candidate beats former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler in tight senate race
6.1.2021
Kelly Loeffler has lost the Georgia runoff election to Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock
Crypto derivatives gained steam in 2020, but 2021 may see true growth
1.1.2021
Crypto derivatives showed enormous growth in 2020 as nearly $2 billion worth of BTC options expired on Christmas day
Bitcoin Options Daily Volume Crosses $1 Billion, $100K Strike Introduced for 2021
18.12.2020
Cryptocurrency derivatives markets have been seeing significant demand, as daily volumes for bitcoin options crossed $1 billion on December 17, 2020. Most of the record turnover has been taking place on the derivatives platform Deribit, and a large $100k strike has been introduced on the exchange...
Predicting the next Bitcoin price top: Here’s what may come after $23K
18.12.2020
The price of Bitcoin has surpassed $23,000, and analysts predict where BTC is headed next after a significant rally
CME Group Outpaces Competition Becoming the World’s Largest Bitcoin Futures Market
29.11.2020
Financial derivatives products for bitcoin have grown massively during the last few months. On Friday evening (EST), Arcane Research explained that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has surpassed Okex as the largest bitcoin futures provider. The regulated derivatives market at CME has doubled month...
BTC Options Open Interest Surges, Traders Look to an Unfilled Bitcoin Futures Gap at $18K
15.11.2020
Bitcoin prices have been volatile during the last few weeks, but have managed to climb higher in value at the same time. This week bitcoin derivatives markets, specifically futures and options, show that crypto asset traders should expect more swings going forward. Some traders believe that...
CME’s Bitcoin Futures Rise Suggests Institutional Investors Are Starting to Swarm Toward Crypto
24.10.2020
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has become the second-largest derivatives market for bitcoin futures in terms of open interest. The popular exchange has seen an influx of demand since the recent Paypal announcement and the Bitmex debacle as well. Data shows that the Bitcoin Mercantile...
97% of People Consulted by UK Financial Regulator Opposed Crypto Derivatives Ban
8.10.2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ban on crypto derivatives sales to retail investors has set tongues wagging. It is no mystery. After a consultation process that closed Oct. 3, 2019, with 97% of participants opposed to the prohibition, the U.K. financial regulator still proceeded to issue...
Turbulent Crypto Markets Expected – 87K Worth of Bitcoin Options Set to Expire on Friday
21.9.2020
Markets are expected to be volatile this week, as a great number of bitcoin and ethereum options are set to expire this Friday. Data shows more than 87,000 bitcoin options will expire and 77% of the action is held on the Deribit exchange. U.S. stocks dropped hard on Monday, as the Dow Jones...
New Bitcoin bull run? Whales and institutions accumulating, data shows
19.9.2020
Data shows whales are not selling large amounts of Bitcoin at the current BTC price and institutions are accumulating BTC
Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Daily Trading Volume Hits Record High
16.9.2020
Trading volume in physically delivered bitcoin futures listed on Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform surged to record highs on Tuesday
Bakkt Bitcoin futures smashes daily volume record by 36%
16.9.2020
Despite the milestone, Bakkt’s future volumes pale in comparison to those of top crypto exchanges Binance and Huobi