Futures
Crypto Sees $242M in Liquidations Within Hours Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Global markets faltered as Russia started a "special military operation" in Ukraine, causing a drastic drop in crypto markets.
Crypto Options Trading Volume Surged in January as Prices Fell
The drop in prices kicked off certain trading strategies.
Paradigm Offering 'Futures Spread Orderbooks' on Deribit and Bybit
Futures spread trading is considered less risky compared with futures contracts but there are still risks.
Bitcoin May Soon Wake From Slumber, Derivatives Data Indicates
Futures markets remain a powder keg for short-term volatility, one observer said.
CME Trades 100K Contracts of Micro Ether Futures in First Two Weeks
The micro ether contracts are off to a slow start compared with early activity in micro bitcoin futures launched on May 3.
Terra’s LUNA Notches New Record High Above $90 Even as ‘Shorts’ Keep Piling
LUNA has rallied 58% this month, decoupling from the broader market.
Valkyrie Counters BIS, Says Concern on Bitcoin ETF Front-Running Is Misplaced
Bitcoin’s volatility makes front-running the ETF monthly rolls unviable, one observer said.
Bitcoin CME Futures Slip Into ‘Backwardation’ as Bearish Sentiment Grips Market
Backwardation refers to a market condition where futures prices trade lower than the spot price.
Crypto.com to Acquire Nadex, Small Exchange From IG Group for $216M
The deal for the trading platforms will enable Crypto.com to offer certain derivatives and futures products to U.S.-based customers.
Bitcoin Holds Above $66K, but Elevated Funding Rates Call for Caution
Elevated funding rates often pave the way for temporary price pullbacks
