Tag: Futures

Cboe brings long-dated Bitcoin and Ether futures to U.S. traders

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Cboe is preparing to launch long-term futures for Bitcoin and Ether that provide efficient, regulated access to digital assets while reducing rollover complexity for market participants. Summary Cboe plans to launch long-dated Bitcoin and Ether Continuous futures for U.S. traders starting November 10. Contracts are single, 10-year instruments with daily cash adjustments tied to spot prices. Products will be cleared through Cboe Clear U.S., regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to a press release dated September 9, Cboe Global Markets plans to list its new Continuous futures for…

Bitcoin futures market cools amid whale retreat and retail dominance

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Bitcoin’s futures market is cooling down after months of high-stakes activity. New data suggests retail traders are now dominating the scene, as whales scale back. Summary Whale participation in Bitcoin futures is declining, as shown by lower average order sizes and reduced large trades. Retail traders now dominate the BTC futures market, contributing to weaker price momentum and increased volatility. Futures sentiment has turned bearish, with taker sell volume outweighing buys since late July, despite BTC holding above $110K. Bitcoin is consolidating between $100K–$125K, and without renewed whale interest, a…

Coinbase To Launch Futures Index Mixing Crypto, Tech Stocks

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Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to roll out a futures product tracking the top US tech stocks, crypto exchange-traded funds, and its own shares to offer exposure to equities and crypto in a single contract. Coinbase Derivatives said on Tuesday it’s launching the “Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures” on Sept. 22, which will track the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs and Coinbase’s stock. “Historically, there has been no US-listed derivative that provides access to both…

XRP Futures $1B OI Milestone Paves Way for Spot XRP ETFs

Key Notes The milestone reflects tighter spreads, greater attention from risk desks, and pricing behavior similar to major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Analysts believe that this milestone in XRP futures could be a stepping stone for the approval of spot XRP ETF. The SEC has set October 24 as the next decision date for pending spot XRP ETFs. Despite Ripple-related cryptocurrency facing constant selling pressures, the XRP XRP $2.91 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $173.39 B Vol. 24h: $6.41 B futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have crossed…

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into Futures, Is A Rebound Incoming?

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Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures demand continues rising despite the recent price weakness, indicating sustained trader engagement. The put options maintained a premium over calls, reflecting persistent bearish sentiment among investors. Bitcoin (BTC) traded down to $109,400 on Monday, its lowest level in more than six weeks. The correction followed an $11 billion sale by a 5-year dormant whale that had been dormant for 5 years, with proceeds rotating into Ether (ETH) spot and futures on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. Despite the price decline, demand for Bitcoin futures surged to an all-time…

XRP Open Interest On CME Futures Has Hit A New ATH, Why Price Could Surge

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XRP Open interest on the CME Group has reached a new all-time high (ATH), presenting a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This further underscores the massive demand for XRP exposure among institutional investors, which could serve as a catalyst for higher prices.  CME XRP Futures Open Interest Hit News ATH In an X post, the CME Group revealed that the XRP futures have hit an all-time high in open interest with over 6,000 contracts on August 18, just before their three-month anniversary. The derivatives platform further remarked that this development…