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CME Bitcoin Futures Almost Flips to Discount

Bitcoin bounced up after dipping below $42,000 Friday, tracking losses in U.S. stock futures. New data reveal the premium in the one-month BTC futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) almost flipped to a discount. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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CME Sees Record Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Ahead of ETF Debut

The amount of money locked in the bitcoin futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) surged to record highs on Friday as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlighted futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETF) tied to bitcoin. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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CME Returns to Second Place in Latest Rankings of Bitcoin Futures Exchanges

The global derivatives giant improves from fifth place earlier this week. Binance ranks first.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange ascended three spots in the ranking of bitcoin futures exchanges.

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American Buyers Are Fueling Bitcoin’s Rally, Data Suggests

Spot and futures markets reflect the strong bullish sentiment of American investors.

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Bitcoin Rallies 10% Ahead of CME April Futures Expiration

There’s a “general expectation for a pick up in volatility” around CME expiry.

Bitcoin prices, April 23, 2020.

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Bitcoin Options Saw Record Volume of $198M Amid Recent Price Drop

Trading volume records in bitcoin’s options market were smashed on Monday as investors scrambled to hedge their positions amid the selloff.

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You Call That Volatility? Bitcoin Traders Scoff at Wall Street's Gyrations

As traditional markets undergo a level of anxiety not seen since the 2008 recession, the cryptocurrency industry showed few existential signs of distress.

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Bitcoin Drops 2% Following Fed's First Emergency Rate Cut Since 2008

Bitcoin prices slid Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced an emergency cut in interest rates to counteract risks to the economy from the spreading coronavirus.

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Literally No One Is Trading Bakkt’s Bitcoin Options

Trading volumes in bitcoin options listed on the Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform have completely dried up, even while CME’s options product is seeing strong interest.

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CME Explores Logging Trade Transactions on Blockchain System

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.

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