Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is shutting down, prompting industry questions about market consolidation due to liquidity concentration among large players and rising regulatory costs. Its utility token, BMEX, plunged over 90% following the announcement.
Phantom and the Hyperliquid Policy Center are asking the CFTC to remove regulations they claim hinder fintech firms from partnering with registered derivatives markets. They propose a model where non-custodial wallets provide technical access to markets without triggering broker registration.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has filed a lawsuit against the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its chair, Michael Selig, over the agency's approvals of cryptocurrency perpetual futures. CME alleges the CFTC is misinterpreting Congressional directives and acting unilaterally.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token has defied the crypto bear market, with open interest reaching $3 billion and a 32% weekly growth. The token rallied 44% in five days, hitting an all-time high near $77. The exchange's innovation in TradFi perpetuals, including SpaceX pre-IPO trading, is driving demand and institutional interest.
Bitcoin's price has fallen 12% amid heavy selling from ETFs, speculators, and miners. However, the derivatives market shows a record number of short positions, setting up a potential short squeeze if selling pressure eases.
Bitcoin's sudden drop below $68,000 triggered a rapid unwinding of crypto derivatives, liquidating nearly $400 million in leveraged positions within an hour. The slide, attributed partly to a symbolic sale by MicroStrategy, pushed BTC and other major cryptocurrencies lower.
Bitcoin carved a path toward $82,000, but derivatives metrics need another push from bulls to sustain the rally.
Bitcoin carved a path toward $82,000, but derivatives metrics need another push from bulls to sustain the rally.
Ethereum traders are rebuilding bullish exposure to the second-largest cryptocurrency, with derivatives markets showing renewed demand for upside bets. According to CryptoSlate's data, ETH has gained about 11% this month on the back of a four-week stretch of gains, its longest in nearly a year. This uptrend pushed ETH to around $2330, its highest price […] The post Ethereum’s 4 consecutive weeks of price rallies fuel bullish bets of $3200 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin is experiencing a divergence where derivatives traders remain bearish while spot ETF inflows and price resilience suggest a potential bottom. Despite this, macro headwinds and regulatory constraints continue to cap the potential for a broad bull market.
Bitcoin is nearing the $80,000 mark, fueled by a massive short squeeze and temporary diplomatic relief in the Middle East. Investors are also recalibrating expectations for a potential shift in Federal Reserve policy under nominee Kevin Warsh.
