Bitcoin rallied above $67,000 following a reported ceasefire deal with Iran, but derivatives markets show trader skepticism. Weak futures basis and elevated put options premiums signal caution, despite ETF inflows and institutional buying.
The CFTC has approved KalshiEX to list a Bitcoin perpetual futures contract (BTCPERP), marking a significant step for crypto derivatives in regulated US markets. This move could change how retail and institutional traders access leveraged Bitcoin exposure, bringing a popular crypto financial tool into the US regulatory framework.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition, Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition of Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Nakamoto Inc. sold ~$48M in Bitcoin and derivatives, refinanced debt, and authorized a $25M share buyback, reducing debt by $45M and extending maturity to 2027, amidst Bitcoin's 21% monthly decline.
Robinhood Securities has received approval to act as an IPO underwriter, a move that allows it to participate directly in the main underwriting group alongside traditional Wall Street banks. CEO Vlad Tenev announced the approval, positioning it as a natural progression after the launch of IPO Access.
Ether (ETH) hits 13-month low at $1,540 amid bearish derivatives metrics and fears over a critical Zcash bug, triggering $1.28B in ETH long liquidations and a contraction in Ethereum TVL.
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.
Paris-based Kaiko has acquired US digital asset data provider Amberdata to enhance its institutional data offerings, including derivatives and AI-powered analytics, serving a growing demand from financial institutions in the crypto market.
Bitcoin fell below $71,000, liquidating $276M in leveraged long positions due to geopolitical tensions and AI sector capital shifts. Despite spot selling, derivatives traders show increased bullishness, while USDT discounts signal fiat outflows.
Bitcoin fell below $71,000, liquidating $276M in leveraged long positions due to US-Iran tensions. Despite this, derivatives traders increased bullish exposure. Spot ETF outflows and AI sector focus also contributed to the price drop, with USDT trading at a discount.
Following the CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures, Kalshi has applied to self-certify derivatives for 12 major altcoins, aiming to expand regulated crypto derivatives trading in the U.S. beyond Bitcoin.
Compass Point analysts reiterated a bearish $140 price target for Coinbase, citing fierce competition in the derivatives market. Despite regulatory relief for offshore perpetual futures via Deribit, rivals like Kalshi and Binance pose significant risks. Analysts noted signs of cannibalization and limited revenue growth potential.
Bitcoin's implied volatility drops to 36%, an 8-month low, indicating expected price consolidation. Overconfident bears may face a liquidation-driven bull run above $82,000.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and crypto exchange OKX are partnering to launch trading of oil-linked perpetual futures based on ICE's Brent and WTI crude benchmarks. The products will be available in licensed jurisdictions and target retail traders.
The UK government has eased sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries, starting Wednesday. This move aims to address rising fuel prices and supply concerns, particularly due to the conflict in the Middle East impacting the Strait of Hormuz. The waiver, of indefinite duration but subject to review, allows imports from countries like India and Turkey, which process Russian crude.
Ohio investment manager Rathnakishore Giri, 31, was sentenced to nine years in prison for a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. He defrauded investors with false promises of Bitcoin trading returns, using new funds to pay earlier participants and continuing the fraud while awaiting sentencing.
XRP faces a divided market with institutional demand and ETF inflows contrasting with bearish derivatives positioning, as Ripple expands its prime brokerage and XRP Ledger upgrades show increased institutional activity.
Professional traders remain steady on ETH despite recent DeFi exploits, with Ethereum's market share and institutional demand providing support
XRP price is testing a breakout zone near $1.50 as institutional inflows, rising derivatives activity, and easing whale-related selling improve the token's setup, but the trade still depends on whether Bitcoin can hold above $80,000 through a critical macro week. CoinShares data released May 11 showed XRP investment products attracted $39.6 million in weekly inflows, […] The post XRP price has the bullish signal traders wanted, but one Bitcoin level could wreck it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
A cooling issue at an Amazon Web Services data center in Northern Virginia caused widespread service disruptions. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and derivatives giant CME Group were among the affected. AWS confirmed increased temperatures in a single data center impacted services. Efforts to restore cooling capacity led to extended outages for some customers. The primary issue is now resolved.
Crypto exchange OKX will offer synthetic exposure to private AI and tech company valuations through derivatives contracts.
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