Bitcoin Futures


Policy

The CFTC Was Proved Right on Bitcoin Futures. What’s Next for the Agency?

For years the commodities overseer was the de facto regulator of crypto markets.

"Crypto Dad" Chris Giancarlo Talks About the New Digitization of Value

Finance

ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘BITO’ Rises in Debut

The long-awaited investment vehicle opened trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF's NYSE Debut (Cheyenne Ligon/CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Crypto Market Cap Reaches New High

Meanwhile, some analysts are warning about overheating in the futures market given the recent rise in leveraged positions

Total crypto market cap (CoinDesk, TradingView)

Finance

Cathie Wood’s Ark, 21Shares Team Up on Bitcoin Futures ETF Application to SEC

The filing was submitted by Alpha Architect ETF Trust with 21Shares listed as the fund’s sub-adviser.

Cathie Wood

Markets

Market Wrap: Analysts Bullish on Bitcoin as Trading Volume Rises

Historically, bitcoin produces positive returns in the fourth quarter, underpinning bullish price estimates.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dominance Rises as Altcoins Underperform

Bitcoin is outperforming on hopes of a U.S. ETF approval.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)

Policy

Gensler Reiterates Support for Futures-Based Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC chairman struck a similar tone in August, igniting a rush in tailor-made ETF filings.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 14: Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,  testifies before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on the SEC on September 14, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein-Pool/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Analysts Expect Higher Bitcoin Trading Volume in October

Unlike with the S&P 500, bitcoin’s correlation with commodities has continued to decline over the past few months, mostly due to the steady rise in oil and gas prices.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Take Profits Amid Regulatory Crackdowns

Derivative markets are displaying signs of uncertainty, and concerns about regulation are rising.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)