Tag: Futures

Ether Futures Overtake Bitcoin on CME as Volatility Surges

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Trading activity in Ether futures has surpassed that of Bitcoin on the Chicago-based CME Group, marking a notable shift in the digital asset derivatives market and fueling speculation that Ether may be entering a long-anticipated “super-cycle” — a sustained, multi-year period of accelerated growth driven by rising adoption. In a recent CME video, Priyanka Jain, the exchange’s director of equity and crypto products, said Ether (ETH) options are currently exhibiting higher volatility than Bitcoin (BTC) options. Rather than deterring participation, she said, the increased volatility has attracted traders and helped…

Bracing for Impact—Bitcoin’s Weekend Lull Masks Heavy Futures Action and Big Options Bets

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Bitcoin is drifting sideways this weekend around the $84,000 range, while the derivatives market is busy revealing where traders are bracing for impact — and where they’re quietly placing their bets. Futures OI Taps $58B as Bitcoin Consolidates — Options Traders Brace for December The futures market is running hot, even as bitcoin loiters in […] Original

ETH Falls To 4-Month Low While Futures Data Flags $3.2K

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Key takeaways: ETH derivatives positioning shows large traders increasing long exposure as sentiment stabilizes despite ongoing weakness in broader risk markets. Public companies holding sizable ETH reserves continue to trade at discounts, signaling investors still lack conviction in a near-term recovery. Ether (ETH) faced a sharp 15% drop Wednesday to Friday, falling to $2,625, its lowest level since July. The move wiped out $460 million of leveraged ETH bullish positions in two days and extended the decline to 47% from the Aug. 24 all-time high. Demand from ETH bulls is…

Are Futures Traders Jumping Ship?

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Key takeaway: BTC derivatives metrics show traders taking precautions, but the data suggests traders are not reaching distressed levels yet. Bitcoin ETF outflows and tech sector weakness keep sentiment subdued, reducing confidence that Bitcoin can hold above $89,000. Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $89,000 level on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to recover $93,500 in the previous day’s trading session. The move surprised traders and led to $144 million in liquidations from leveraged bullish BTC positions. Regardless of the drivers behind the correction, Bitcoin derivatives markets showed stability, suggesting a bullish…

SGX Derivatives Launches Bitcoin And Ethereum Perpetual Futures

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SGX Derivatives announces exchange‑cleared bitcoin and ethereum perpetual futures launching November 24, 2025. SGX Derivatives announced on November 17, 2025 in Singapore that it will launch bitcoin and ethereum perpetual futures on November 24, 2025, offering continuous, no‑expiry contracts within an exchange‑cleared, regulated framework for institutional, accredited, and expert investors. The contracts are benchmarked to […] Original

Exchange Giant Cboe Global Markets To Roll Out Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in December

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The derivatives and securities exchange giant Cboe Global Markets is rolling out “perpetual-style” futures contracts for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) next month. Cboe says its new “Continuous Futures” products, which are still subject to regulatory review, will have 10-year expirations at listing and daily cash adjustments, mimicking perpetual exposure. Rob Hocking, the global head of derivatives at Cboe, says the continuous futures contracts are designed to allow customers to trade a perpetual-like product, typically traded offshore, in a US-regulated environment. “The structure of Cboe’s Continuous Futures is designed to…

BTC Futures Flips Negative Against Spot: What Does It Mean?

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The Bitcoin futures-to-spot basis has fallen into negative territory, signaling a significant shift in trader sentiment toward de-risking. Futures are now trading below the spot price for the first time since March 2025, erasing the premium that typically reflects strong demand for leverage. This transition into a futures discount phase suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) traders are increasingly unwilling to take on risk, instead pricing BTC’s short-term outlook lower. Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures – spot basis turns negative, signaling caution and de-risking among traders. Internal exchange flows surges have historically marked…

Cboe to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual-Style Futures on Dec 15 with 24×5 Trading

Key Notes Cboe’s new perpetual-style futures eliminate traditional contract rollovers through daily cash adjustments and 10-year expiration terms. Trading begins December 15 with 24×5 availability, offering US-regulated access to continuous crypto exposure through Cboe Clear US. Singapore Exchange follows suit with similar perpetual futures launching November 24, signaling global expansion of crypto derivatives markets. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. has announced the official launch date for its new Cboe Bitcoin Continuous Futures (PBT) and Cboe Ether Continuous Futures (PET) on Cboe Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE), with trading set to begin on…

Cboe Sets Dec. 15 Launch for New Bitcoin and Ether Continuous Futures

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Cboe is gearing up to launch bitcoin and ether continuous futures this December, introducing long-term, perpetual-style contracts designed to offer crypto exposure without the headache of constant rolls. U.S. Traders Get Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures via Cboe in December Cboe Global Markets plans to roll out bitcoin and ether continuous futures on Dec. 15, […] Original

SGX to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum Perpetual Futures on Nov 24

Key Notes Contracts benchmarked to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices will have no expiry dates and use funding rate mechanisms to align prices with spot markets. Global perpetual futures markets generate $187 billion in daily trading volume, with most activity on offshore unregulated platforms. Trading begins Nov 24 with Bitcoin contracts sized at 0.2 BTC and Ethereum contracts at 5 ETH, both cash-settled in USD. Singapore Exchange Derivatives will launch Bitcoin BTC $93 992 24h volatility: 1.5% Market cap: $1.87 T Vol. 24h: $80.91 B and Ethereum ETH $3 119 24h…