Futures


Markets

Dogecoin Futures Set Record After Twitter Adopts Token's Dog Logo

Open interest, which can be used to determine market strength behind price trends, jumped to all-time highs in dogecoin terms.

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Policy

U.S. Futures Watchdog Issues Compliance Rule for Crypto Activities Among Members

The National Futures Association, which includes firms trading crypto futures, is imposing anti-fraud standards and supervision demands for those engaging in bitcoin and ether trading.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit to Offer Bitcoin Volatility Futures

Futures tied to Deribit's bitcoin volatility index, DVOL, will go live at the end of March.

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Markets

Bitcoin Futures on CME Outpace Those on Binance to Trade at Widest Premium Since November 2021

The CME accounts for a majority of activity in standard futures market tied to bitcoin, one observer said, while explaining a relatively higher premium in futures listed on the Chicago-based exchange.

(Foto) Base móvil anual de tres meses de los futuros de bitcoin. (Arcane Research)

Markets

First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 1, 2023.

The CME Group logo (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Collapse

While futures have flipped into premium, the "term structure" remains in backwardation, signaling caution among institutions.

El staking de ether en Vanilla está generando rendimientos llamativos para los entusiastas de las criptomonedas. (Alexander Grey/Unsplash)

Markets

Rally in Crypto Game Axie's AXS Token Faces Skepticism From Derivative Traders

With a favorable environment for alternative cryptocurrencies far away, a rise in open interest in AXS futures implies traders shorting the rally, one trader said.

Traders appear to be shorting the rally in AXS. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Markets

Institutions Take Bearish Stance on Bitcoin, Create Arbitrage Opportunity

The record discount in the front-month bitcoin futures traded on the CME indicates institutions are biased bearish. The discount may attract arbitrageurs.

The record bitcoin futures discount suggests institutions are biased bearish. (Arcane Research)

Markets

Open Interest in FTT Futures Doubles as Binance Moves to Liquidate FTX Token Holdings

Open interest has doubled to $203 million, with bearish bets in demand, as Binance's entry into the FTX-Alameda drama has caused panic among investors.

La entrada de Binance en la saga FTT-Alameda ha logrado que los traders se apresuraran a hacer apuestas cortas en el mercado de futuros de FTT. (Coinglass.com)