Bitcoin Futures Basis Climbs To New Heights, What This Means For BTC

Bitcoin’s futures market is showcasing signs that have historically signalled bullish sentiment. Analysts are turning their attention to the Bitcoin futures basis—a metric representing the differential between the futures price of Bitcoin and its spot price. Recent data has revealed that this basis has escalated to unprecedented levels since Bitcoin’s all-time high of $69,000 in November 2021. Bullish Indications From Bitcoin Futures Deribit’s Chief Commercial Officer, Luuk Strijers, has highlighted the current state of the Bitcoin futures basis, which ranges between 18% to 25% annually, a rate reminiscent of the…

BONE Garners 20,000 Picks On Binance Futures NEXT Program

In a unique display of community support and unity, one of Shiba Inu’s native tokens, Bone ShibaSwap (BONE) has risen to the top five in Binance’s Future NEXT program, aiming to secure the number one spot for a potential token listing.  SHIB Community Rally Over 20,000 BONE Picks The Shiba Inu community has been demonstrating an amazing amount of support for its burgeoning ecosystem, rallying around the BONE token to help propel its position to the top spot in Binance’s Future NEXT program.  Initially at the 14th position on Binance’s…

Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows 

The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing Derivatives Market Friday, March 8, 2024, marked a notable day when BTC […] Original

Bitcoin Volatility Induces $700 Million Carnage In Crypto Futures

Data shows the cryptocurrency futures market has seen liquidations amounting to $700 million in the past day as Bitcoin has gone through its volatility. Bitcoin Has Seen Intense Price Action In Past 24 Hours The past day has been a bit of a rollercoaster for Bitcoin, with the asset registering sharp price action in both directions but ultimately going up as the bulls win out. The chart below shows what the price action for the cryptocurrency has looked like recently. The price of the asset seems to have enjoyed sharp…

Hong Kong’s largest futures Bitcoin ETF surges 500% in AUM

The assets under management of Hong Kong’s largest futures Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) have soared by 500%, reaching the $100 million mark since October 2023. Hong Kong-based capital market firm CSOP Asset Management revealed in an interview with Reuters that its exchange-traded product CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF has experienced a five-fold increase in assets under management (AUM) over the past five months, reaching just over $100 million as local investors pursue the crypto rally. Alessandro Zhu, who oversees crypto products and serves as the deputy head of fixed income at…

Valkyrie introduces Bitcoin Futures ETF offering 2x leverage

Valkyrie Investments introduces BTFX, a 2x leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF aimed at doubling the daily performance of the CME Bitcoin Futures index. According to a press release, BTFX seeks to achieve this objective by investing in Bitcoin futures contracts rather than directly in Bitcoin itself. Valkyrie Co-Founder Steven McClurg indicated that BTFX is tailored for institutional investors and hedge funds, emphasizing its non-direct investment strategy in Bitcoin (BTC). Valkyrie is pleased to announce the launch of the Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF ($BTFX), our 2x leveraged #bitcoin ETF that…

CME Group to Launch Micro Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures Amid Rising Demand

On Tuesday, CME Group unveiled plans to introduce micro euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures, set to debut on March 18, contingent on regulatory green lights. These euro-based offerings will mirror their U.S. dollar-based equivalents, each representing one-tenth of the respective cryptocurrency’s value. CME Group Announces Micro Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures Launch Following the 2021 […] Original