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Bitcoin futures cash-and-carry trade tanks in profit; what’s next?
24.6.2024
As the selling pressure on crypto continues, Bitcoin’s market price has plummeted. Consequently, the Bitcoin futures cash-and-carry trade has also tanked. Investors prefer cash-and-carry trades in the derivatives market because they involve strategies for simultaneously purchasing and selling...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Futures Positions Top Record $37B as Analysts Predict Bitcoin Surge to $83K
7.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin futures premium hits 7-week high: is the rally sustainable?
3.6.2024
Bitcoin flirted with $70,200 on June 3, but traders fear excessive leverage might be a double-edged sword
Bitcoin futures open interest reaches a 16-month high: $70,000 granted?
29.5.2024
BTC derivatives show moderate bullishness, paving the way for further gains above $70,000
Donald Trump Viewed as ‘America’s First Crypto President’ by Former CFTC Chairman
20.5.2024
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president” due to the approval of bitcoin futures during...
Are Bitcoin futures options unlocking new opportunities for gaming?
9.5.2024
Bitcoin was initially invented by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 and is used for peer-to-peer transactions without the interference of any third parties like banks due to its decentralized nature. Due to the scarcity in supply, limited to 21 million coins, these coins have qualities similar to those of...
ARK Sells Last of Its ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF Shares
26.4.2024
The investment firm sold 237,983 BITO shares worth $6.7 million at Thursday's closing price of $28.22 from its Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW)
Bitcoin Futures Demand Blows up in Brazil: 7,400 Contracts Traded on Launch Day
22.4.2024
The first bitcoin futures contracts listed on B3, the stock exchange in Brazil, experienced significant interest from investors on debut day. According to a note delivered by the stock operator, 7,400 bitcoin futures contracts were traded, with the instrument reaching a peak of 111,000 orders...
Bitcoin futures poised for surge: Market sentiment booms
4.4.2024
Recently, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of Bitcoin futures in the cryptocurrency market. This surge comes after a brief lull following Bitcoin’s all-time high. Major players like ProShares, who focus on leveraged funds, also capitalize on the increasing demand for investment...
Latam Insights: Brazil to Offer Bitcoin Futures, Paraguay Battles Mining, Worldcoin Wins in Chile
1.4.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: the Brazilian stock exchange will offer bitcoin futures contracts, Paraguay advances measures to curb illegal bitcoin mining operations, and Worldcoin gets...
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits Record $37.55 Billion With CME Leading the Pack
29.3.2024
On Friday, March 29, 2024, the combined open interest in bitcoin futures reached a new all-time peak of $37.55 billion. This uptick occurs amid buoyant bitcoin markets and a growing attraction from institutional investors. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Reaches Unprecedented $37.55 Billion Since...
Brazil’s B3 Exchange Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Bitcoin Futures in April
29.3.2024
Brazilian exchange operator B3 has received approval from the country's securities regulator to introduce Bitcoin futures trading.
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Want To Track the Speculative Frenzy in Bitcoin Market, Here’s How
21.3.2024
Speculative frenzy characterised by irrational exuberance and greed is an infamous sign of an impending market top
Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows
8.3.2024
The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing...
Bloomberg Strategist Sees Bitcoin as Global Alternative Currency — Warns Stock Market Drawdown Could Impact BTC
2.3.2024
Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, says bitcoin is “becoming an alternative currency on a global basis,” noting that “The world’s going towards intangible assets and bitcoin is the most significant in cryptos.” However,...
Bitcoin Futures’ Open Interest Reaches Lifetime High, Surpassing 2021 Bull Run
27.2.2024
Bitcoin’s value has been on an impressive rise over the past month, and by the start of the week, the leading digital currency surpassed the $57,000 range for the first time since Nov. 2021. This upward trend in value has stimulated bitcoin-based derivatives, causing open interest in bitcoin...
CME’s Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Set New Record at $7.7B as BTC Surges
27.2.2024
Bitcoin futures trading open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) surged to a record high of $7.7b on Tuesday, reflecting a 15.6% rise within the last 24 hours, CoinGlass data showed.
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Valkyrie Expands Bitcoin Offerings with the Launch of 2x Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
22.2.2024
Valkyrie expands its Bitcoin investment offerings with the launch of a 2x Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF. This new ETF tracks the S&P CME Bitcoin Futures Index, seeking to double the daily performance and providing investors with a tool for capitalizing on Bitcoin's volatility. The fund...
Binance’s Derivatives Arm Launches Tesla Model Y and Bitcoin Voucher Challenge
17.2.2024
Binance has announced a competition through its crypto derivatives arm, Binance Futures, offering participants the chance to win a Tesla Model Y. According to the crypto exchange, the contest will unfold over four weekly challenges spanning from Feb. 18 to Mar. 17, 2024. Binance Futures Unveils...
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Reaches Highest Level in Over 2 Years, Tops $21 Billion
14.2.2024
The notional open interest, which represents the dollar value locked in active Bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts, has surged to its highest level in more than two years. According to data by CoinGlass, the open interest in both perpetuals and standard futures has surpassed $21 billion, a level last...