Futures
Loka Launches Bitcoin Mining Pool for Institutional Investors With Support From Hashlabs
Institutional investors will be able to buy bitcoin futures at below-market rates from miners using sustainable energy.
Ether ETF Hopes Drive Futures Open Interest to Record $14B
The notional open interest, or the dollar value locked in the number of active ether futures contracts, surged by 25% in a day.
Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine
Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said.
Bitcoin Halving Has Crypto Miners Racing for 'Epic Sat' Potentially Worth Millions
Bitcoin's once-every-four-years "halving" this week may be very different from those of earlier epochs, typically ho-hum affairs. Now, an intense competition is underway to mine the first block after the halving, which could contain a rare and collectible fragment of a bitcoin known as an "epic sat."
Hedge Funds Hold Record Bearish Bitcoin Bets, Data Show
Most funds may have taken short positions as a part of a "carry trade," one observer said.
Ethena’s Prelaunch Futures Surge 22% as ENA Token Is Set to Go Live Next Week
The price surge implied that the token could debut with a market cap of over $500 million.
Goldman Seeing 'Resurgence of Interest' for Crypto Options From Hedge Fund Clients: Bloomberg
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in January led to a pickup in interest from Goldman's existing clients, the report says.
Want to Track the Speculative Frenzy in Bitcoin Market, Here’s How
Speculative frenzy characterised by irrational exuberance and greed is an infamous sign of an impending market top.
Bitcoin Funding Rates Jump to 100%, Sparking Opportunity for Savvy Traders
One observer said that elevated funding rates offer crypto hedge funds exceptionally attractive arbitrage opportunities.
Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Potential for Leverage Washout
A ratio related to bitcoin futures and the volatility of options has more than doubled this year, signaling outsized levels of leverage and speculation.
