Derivatives


Markets

Q1 2021 Industry Trends: Institutional Interest in ETH Ramps Up

These three events and two metrics show how ether markets are maturing.

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

Markets

Traders Opting for Cash and Carry Strategy as Bitcoin's 'Contango' Widens

Cash and carry traders seek to profit from the spread between bitcoin's price in futures and spot markets.

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Markets

Bitcoin Eyes Bull Revival as Dip Below $54K Wipes Out Millions More in Leverage

Bitcoin wiped out more excess bullish leverage with a drop below $54,000 early today, and is now looking north.

Bitcoin price chart for the last 24 hours.

Policy

Binance Faces CFTC Probe Over US Customers Trading Derivatives: Report

The agency hasn't accused Binance of any wrongdoing, according to the Bloomberg report.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Markets

Bybit to Suspend Services for UK Customers After FCA Crypto Derivatives Ban

Bybit said it will no longer be providing its services following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ban on crypto derivatives.

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Markets

New Ethereum-Based Derivatives Trading Platform Wins EU's MIFID License

CloseCross claims this is the first such license to be granted to a blockchain-based derivatives trading platform.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Heads for Worst Week Since March as Prices Hold Around $46.5K

“Cash is king in times of distress, not bitcoin,” said one market watcher.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Bitcoin Rebounds to $51K as Derivatives Market Cools Off

The bitcoin market looks to be in a more healthy state after massive long liquidations blew the froth off the futures market.

Bitcoin prices for the last 24 hours.

Markets

UK Broker IG Group Stops Retail Crypto Derivatives Trades After FCA Ban

The firm said it has now reached its internal product limit for exposure to cryptocurrencies after an FCA ban on crypto derivatives in January.

London, U.K.