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Arrow Markets Secures $4M in Series A to Forge New Paths in Crypto Options Trading
30.3.2024
On Friday, the Avalanche-based options protocol, Arrow Markets, unveiled its successful $4 million Series A fundraising initiative. The global project aiming to “revolutionize crypto options trading” garners support from prominent backers including Framework Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and...
Goldman Sachs Sees Spike in Crypto Options Engagement Among Hedge Funds
25.3.2024
Goldman Sachs' hedge fund clients are reportedly showing increased interest in crypto derivatives, spurred by the resurgence of the crypto market.
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Coinbase Derivatives Plans Cash-Settled Futures for Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash
21.3.2024
Coinbase is gearing up to launch futures trading for some notable cryptocurrencies, including the popular meme coin Dogecoin, as well as Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash.
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Bitcoin Rallies Post-Fed Rate Announcement, Shorts Worth $151.69M Liquidated
21.3.2024
The valuation of bitcoin (BTC) tapped the $68,000 mark merely 17 hours following its dip to $60,760 per unit. Following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) session, the entire crypto market has seen a 5.9% upturn, with bitcoin rising 6.8% versus the U.S. dollar. Crypto Market...
Luxor Looks to Help Bitcoin Miners Hedge Halving Risk With New Hashrate Futures
19.3.2024
The bitcoin mining software and services company partnered with Bitnomial to offer cash-settled hashrate futures
$100K to $150K — Traders Target Six-Figure Heights With Long-Dated Bitcoin Call Options
18.3.2024
Recent data reveals a significant uptick in open interest for bitcoin futures and options across various trading platforms in recent weeks. On Monday, insights from QCP Capital indicated a notable interest in long-term September and December bitcoin calls, aiming for the lofty six-figure price...
BTC and ETH Derivative Tokens Dominate by Securing Several Top Positions in the Crypto Economy
17.3.2024
Throughout this month, bitcoin and ethereum have risen to their highest valuations in years. These two pivotal crypto assets have substantially influenced the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin currently holding a 51.9% market dominance and ethereum at 17% as of mid-March 2024. Furthermore,...
Steve Cohen’s Point72 Ventures Leads $10M Funding Round in Crypto Exchange D2X
14.3.2024
Point72 Ventures, an early-stage venture fund backed by Steve Cohen, is leading a $10 million Series A funding round in D2X, a Netherlands-based crypto derivatives exchange.
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Crypto Industry Players in Hong Kong Call for Swift Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
13.3.2024
Authorities in Hong Kong have been urged to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in order to cement the region’s position as the financial hub of Asia. Industry participants believe that launching this ahead of the U.S. will enhance Hong Kong’s status in the global cryptocurrency...
Ether Put Demand Signals Weakness After $4K Price Breakout
12.3.2024
By locking in the right to sell ETH at a predetermined price, options traders are preparing for short-term weakness after the cryptocurrency hit a two-year high
UK Watchdog Says It Will Not Object to Crypto ETN Listing Requests
12.3.2024
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has said it will not object to requests by recognised investment exchanges to launch crypto-backed exchange-traded notes. The exchange-traded notes will only be made available to professional investors such as regulated investment firms. ETNs...
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...
Return of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call Option
8.3.2024
Bitcoin traders are having a relook at the $200,000 call option after a gap of nearly three years
Injective Protocol’s inEVM Nears Completion, Bridging Ethereum and Low-Fee Derivatives Trading
7.3.2024
Injective Protocol plans to connect with Ethereum. The code enabling this, developers say, is 98% complete as of early March 2024
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Surpasses $65K, Meme Tokens Rally
4.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Omni Network Signs $600M Restaking Deal With Ether.Fi to Enhance Security
4.3.2024
Liquid restaking protocol Ether.Fi will commit $600 million worth of ether {{ETH}} in a delegation deal to secure the Omni Network
Shiba Inu Rings Greed Alarm As Bitcoin Eyes Record High
4.3.2024
Open interest in SHIB futures has crossed above $100 million, hinting at speculative froth
First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Rallying Ahead of Schedule?
1.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: BTC Volatility Spikes, Crypto Derivatives Volume Surges
29.2.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
CME Group Expands Derivatives to Micro-Euro Bitcoin and Ether Futures
20.2.2024
CME Group announces plans to launch Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures in March, pending regulatory approval. The move will provide investors with greater tools to manage their crypto exposure as the adoption of digital assets continues to rise. CME Group cites the success of previous...