Tag: Futures

Synthetix and Derive Plan Merger to Boost Crypto Futures

Key Notes The proposed Synthetix takeover is valued at $27 million at a SNX-for-DRV token swap of 27:1. SNX price has reacted positively to the news with potential for more breakout. Beyond Synthetix, Robinhood has also acquired WonderFi as crypto M&A heats up. Derivatives liquidity protocol Synthetix is preparing to acquire Derive, a decentralized options protocol formerly called Lyra. As outlined in the Synthetix Improvement Proposal (SIP-415), the proposed valuation of this acquisition is $27 million and will be achieved via an SNX-for-DRV token swap. Details of Synthetix Acquisition Plan…

Coinbase Pioneers 24/7 Crypto Trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum US Futures

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Coinbase has launched 24/7 trading for bitcoin and ethereum futures, becoming the first CFTC-regulated exchange in the U.S. to offer continuous access to leveraged crypto futures. This initiative enables traders to manage risk and seize opportunities in real-time, reflecting the always-on nature of the crypto markets. U.S. Traders Gain Uninterrupted Access to Crypto Futures with […] Original

Coinbase to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading in U.S.

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Coinbase has launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for U.S. users through its CFTC-regulated arm, Coinbase Derivatives, marking a first in the regulated U.S. derivatives market.  Starting May 9, traders can now access crypto futures around the clock, including weekends, offering constant execution and risk management capabilities. This development arrives just one day after Coinbase announced its $2.9 billion acquisition of crypto derivatives exchange Deribit, reinforcing its ambitions in the global derivatives market.  The round-the-clock futures product — available to both retail and institutional users — brings regulated crypto…

Brazil’s B3 to Launch Solana and Ethereum Futures June 16

Key Notes Brazil’s B3 Exchange is set to launch Ethereum and Solana futures contracts on June 16, 2025. Each contract will be settled in USD, with sizes set at 0.25 ETH and 5 SOL. The move is designed to attract institutional investors and enhance crypto market liquidity. Brazilian stock exchange B3 has announced plans to launch Solana SOL $150.7 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $78.04 B Vol. 24h: $3.80 B and Ethereum ETH $1 845 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $222.72 B Vol. 24h: $14.22 B Futures products in the…

Brazil’s B3 to launch Ethereum and Solana futures, cuts Bitcoin contract size

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Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, will begin offering Ethereum and Solana futures contracts on June 16, expanding its crypto derivatives lineup beyond Bitcoin.  The move comes after approval from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission and is part of a broader push to make digital asset investment more accessible to institutional and retail players. Unlike the existing Bitcoin (BTC) futures, which are priced in Brazilian reais, the new Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) contracts will be denominated in U.S. dollars.  The Ethereum contract will be based on 0.25 ETH and…

Brazil’s B3 Stock Exchange to Launch Ether and Solana Futures

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B3 will launch these new futures on June 16, opening new investment avenues for institutional buyers seeking crypto asset diversification. The bourse also announces changes to bitcoin futures to increase the accessibility of these products, given bitcoin’s recent price hike. Brazilian B3 Announces Solana, Ether Futures Launch; Reduces Bitcoin Futures’ Contract Price The Brazilian Stock […] Source

Bitcoin price forms two BTC futures gaps after Coinbase premium flips negative

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Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium index turned negative for the first time in 15 days, indicating defensive short-term sentiment among US investors. Bitcoin CME futures gaps between support at $92,000-$92,500 and resistance at $96,400-$97,400 suggest a period of range-bound trading. Bitcoin’s Coinbase premium index, which measures the gap between BTC price at Coinbase Pro and Binance exchange, turned negative after a 15-day positive stint, signaling potential bearish sentiment among US investors. This drop coincides with Bitcoin (BTC) slipping below $94,000, and the premium’s decline suggests reduced buying pressure on Coinbase,…

Stars align for Bitcoin rally to $100K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

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Key takeaways: BTC hit $97,900 due to soaring institutional investor demand, but futures pricing shows traders aren’t confident in a sustained rally. Macroeconomic risks and global trade tensions cap bullish sentiment despite $3.6 billion in spot BTC ETF inflows. BTC options lean bullish, suggesting big players expect upside, but their caution keeps leverage use low. Bitcoin (BTC) broke out of a tight trading range between $93,000 and $95,600 on May 1, following six days of limited movement. Despite reaching its highest price in ten weeks at $97,930, sentiment remains neutral…

Cboe launches cash-settled Bitcoin Index futures

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Cboe Global Markets is expanding its offering of crypto-based derivatives with the launch of its new Bitcoin product on the Cboe Futures Exchange.  Cboe, a leading derivatives and securities trading and investment solutions provider, announced trading for its new Bitcoin (BTC) index futures on Tuesday, April 29.  The Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures is a cash-settled futures contract based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index. Its launch adds to the platform’s suite of digital asset products, which already includes spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and Bitcoin ETF options. As a cash-settled…

Bitget takes legal action on alleged VOXEL futures price manipulation

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Crypto exchange Bitget says it is sending letters from its lawyers to account holders it alleges were involved in manipulating the price of perpetual futures contracts tied to the VOXEL token. Eight account holders that the exchange accuses of being involved in the April 20 incident and who allegedly pocketed $20 million between them will receive a letter from the exchange’s lawyers in “quick succession,” Xie Jiayin, Bitget’s head of Chinese operations, said in an April 27 X post. “These eight accounts are the main instigators of the VOXEL incident…