Tag: Futures

Singapore Exchange Debuts Bitcoin, Ether Perpetual Futures For Institutions

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Singapore’s main derivatives exchange will introduce two new cryptocurrency futures products this month, citing rising institutional interest in digital assets. SGX Derivatives is launching Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) perpetual futures, which are financial derivatives contracts enabling investors to bet on the spot price of the underlying asset without an expiration date. In a Monday announcement, SGX said it is launching new trading products to meet what it describes as the “rising institutional crypto demand, converging TradFi and crypto-native ecosystems.” The perpetual contracts will launch for trading on Nov. 24.…

Institutions in Asia Can Now Trade Crypto Perpetual Futures on SGX’s Cleared Exchange

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Singapore Exchange has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures through its SGX Derivatives unit. The contracts, set to start trading next week, offer continuous, no-expiry exposure to digital assets while operating within a regulated, exchange-cleared framework. The move aims to bring institutional-grade standards of clearing and margining to crypto derivatives in Asia. Digital assets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25 In 2013, SGX was authorized by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission as the first Asian derivatives clearing organization. This established SGX’s regulated clearing capabilities, supporting its expansion into…

How perp DEXs quietly took over 26% of the futures market

Perpetual DEXs are reshaping decentralized trading with faster execution, deeper liquidity and crosschain integration. In 2025, perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXs) entered a phase of rapid growth, marked by expansion in trading volume and other key metrics. The rise of hybrid central limit order book (CLOB) models greatly improved performance and user experience, narrowing the gap with centralized exchanges (CEXs). In this report, HTX Research examines the landscape of perpetual DEXs, their evolution, current trends and the new exchanges emerging as key players. Decentralized…

Bitget Stock Futures Hit $1 Billion as Crypto Exchanges Push Into Tokenized Equities

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Bitget’s stock futures contracts surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, reaching the milestone two weeks after hitting the $500 million mark, according to company figures released today (Thursday). These figures clearly indicate that the boom in tokenized equities is not just a passing fad, but a hot trend that traditional large exchange operators are also starting to embrace. Bitget Cracks $1B in Stock Trading as Wall Street Goes Tokenized The crypto exchange, which claims 120 million users globally, launched USDT-margined perpetual futures tied to 25 U.S. stocks in July.…

BTC, ETH Prices Under Pressure as Altcoins Reel, Futures Flash Caution: Crypto Daybook Americas

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) Bitcoin BTC$102,245.57 briefly slipped below $100,000 for the first time since June as a wave of liquidations and shifting macro expectations triggered a broad crypto sell-off. The leading cryptocurrency is now down more than 20% from the all-time high above $126,000 it set in early October. The broader crypto market, as measured via the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index, fell 2.6% in the last 24 hours and more than 27% in the past 30 days. The sell-off intensified in the past 24…

Binance Maintains Dominance In Bitcoin Futures Market; Records $1.88-T In Trading Volume

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While Bitcoin’s price action points to a relative scarcity of spot activity, recent on-chain data reveals an increasingly dynamic atmosphere within its futures market, especially on the Binance network. Binance Dominates Futures Market As Trader Sentiment Sees Structural Shift In a recent post on the CryptoQuant platform, crypto education institution XWIN Research Japan shares insights into developments in the Bitcoin futures market, with their key focus being the Binance network. According to the research institution, the world’s leading crypto exchange is maintaining its reputation after reaching its record high of…

Roxom Launches Bitcoin‑Denominated Perpetual Futures for Gold and S&P 500

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Roxom announced the launch of bitcoin‑denominated perpetual futures that allow traders to price and trade exposure to the S&P 500 and Gold in BTC. Roxom co‑founder Borja Martel Seward calls the move foundational for “a new financial era.” The BTC‑settled instruments let users gain or hedge benchmark exposure without fiat conversion, enabling BTC‑native trading and […] Original

Bitcoin Futures Traders Return To Pump BTC: Will It Last?

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Key points: Rising spot and futures volumes show traders venturing back into the crypto market. Traders are positioning for upside, but charts hint that swing traders will sell intra-day rally tops. Crypto market price action turned volatile on Tuesday as Bitcoin (BTC) hit a daily high at $114,000, and Ether (ETH) managed a brief push to $4,110. Solana’s SOL (SOL) also attempted to move above the $200 level with a quick rally to $198. The breakout rallies, at least in Bitcoin’s case, line up with BTC’s rising open interest and…

Hyperliquid Futures Indicator Signals Whales Are Going Long – Details

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Hyperliquid (HYPE) has had a turbulent week as the broader altcoin market faces intense selling pressure. After weeks of steady growth, the token is now testing key support levels, with bulls struggling to regain control. Despite the ongoing correction across the crypto landscape, sentiment around Hyperliquid remains mixed — while traders brace for more downside, some optimistic analysts see potential for recovery in the coming weeks. Related Reading According to fresh data from CryptoQuant, whales are going long on HYPE, signaling renewed confidence among large investors even as retail sentiment…

Bitcoin Price Forecast: Short Traders Propel BTC Futures to $80B, Can Michael Saylor Halt Market Crash?

Key Notes BTC futures volume jumped 22.76% to $81 billion as short traders positioned for renewed downside pressure. Michael Saylor hinted at another BTC acquisition after Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings value dropped $4 billion this month. Despite weekend gains, open interest stagnation signals low conviction among bulls and potential continuation of bearish momentum. Strategy CEO and Co-founder Michael Saylor dropped a cryptic tweet on Sunday, Oct 19, hinting at another BTC purchase. The post lauded a hypothetical next BTC purchase, accompanied by the firm’s Bitcoin holdings tracker. The data shows the…