The acquisition aims to expand dYdX’s product into social and user-driven trading features as it looks to scale.
Institutional investors prefer CME derivatives for regulated exposure to digital assets, avoiding direct ownership.
The initiative comes on the heels of acquiring CFTC-regulated futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion.
Kamino said it is now "the first major borrow/lend protocol in DeFi to onboard tokenized equities as collateral, marking a major milestone for DeFi."
Ethereum’s daily futures trading volume exceeded Bitcoin’s for the first time on July 10, a landmark development that coincided with the asset’s price testing the $3,000 level. The technical flip in the derivatives market indicates a potential shift in trader sentiment and capital allocation, lending credence to narratives of a changing market structure. Data from […]
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Opyn CEO Andrew Leone and head of research Joe Clark will join the markets team and help expand the exchange's Verified Pools feature.
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, is approaching its all-time high, fueled by the decentralized derivatives exchange capturing over 80% of the on-chain perpetual futures market. The platform has seen its average daily trading volumes increase to a consistent range of $2-6 billion, a surge that coincides with a new partnership with Phantom wallet and recent network […]
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Market sentiment is bullish, with positive risk reversals indicating a preference for call options.
Ethereum (ETH) reclaimed the $2,700 threshold one day after spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the US tracking the asset surpassed $4.5 billion in cumulative net inflows on July 8, according to Farside Investors’ data. As of press time, Ethereum is priced at $2,723.98, up by 4.1% in the past 24 hours. ETH lost the […]
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Phantom's launch allows users to trade perps directly within the popular web3 wallet, powered by Hyperliquid's API.
The premium has dropped to lowest since October 2023, according to 10x Research.
The latest version of the platform uses OneBalance’s chain abstraction toolkit to "eliminate the concepts of ‘chains,’ ‘bridges’ or ‘native gas fees.'"
Robinhood expanded its futures trading suite by adding micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC), according to a June 27 announcement. The zero-commission brokerage said the new products offer lower margin requirements and seamless execution via its trading ladder interface. Each micro XRP futures contract represents 2,500 XRP, roughly $5,200 at current […]
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The crypto exchange's new derivatives offering is regulated by the CFTC and will mirror the functions of the increasingly popular perpetual contracts currently not available in the U.S.
Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […]
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Coinbase announced a Bitcoin-backed credit card and CFTC-compliant perpetual futures for US customers. The exchange made the revelation during its annual State of Crypto Summit on June 12. Perpetual futures for US traders Max Branzburg, head of consumer and business products, said Coinbase will soon list perpetual futures contracts for domestic users under the Commodity […]
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CME’s Bitcoin futures and options structure has become increasingly condensed and cautious, with the vast majority of notional exposure now expiring within the next four weeks. At the same time, the annualized basis curve has flattened to its narrowest level since April, offering minimal incentive for arbitrage-driven carry trades and limited insight into longer-term market […]
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Bitcoin’s price shook off last week’s dip and climbed sharply on Tuesday morning in Asia, topping $110,000 briefly before settling around $109,450. Traders rushed back in after the asset dipped close to $100,000, feeding a sharp rebound that leaves Bitcoin just 2.8% shy of its record high. A blend of forced liquidations, surging derivatives volume, easing US–China trade tensions and steady on-chain withdrawals is driving the move. Related Reading: Elon Musk ‘Will Do Anything’ To Make XRP King, Tech Mogul Says Heavy Liquidations Shift The Balance According to Coinglass, nearly $203 million in Bitcoin positions were wiped out over the past 24 hours. Of that, $195 million were against shorts. When so many short bets unwind at once, it forces buyers to cover positions, which can send prices spiking. Yet history shows these “short squeezes” can reverse quickly when traders take profits. Based on reports, Bitcoin’s derivatives volume more than doubled, climbing over 110% to $110 billion. Open interest then followed suit, expanding 7.3% to almost $77 billion. These kinds of inflows indicate that new money is accumulating. Both open interest and volume rising tends to indicate enthusiasm—and a willingness to carry through positions with swings. Trade Diplomacy Lifts Risk Assets Talks resumed in London on June 9 between the US and China over tariffs and export rules. Even a hint of progress tends to boost appetite for riskier assets, and Bitcoin isn’t immune. Headlines of smoother trade ties lifted equities earlier this week—and crypto traders moved in tandem. If negotiations hit a snag, though, Bitcoin could slide with global markets. On-Chain Data Shows Steady Accumulation CryptoQuant’s numbers reveal that centralized exchanges have shed 550,000 BTC since July 2024, falling from 1.55 million to about 1.01 million today. As coins leave exchanges, float tightens. At the same time, the Coinbase Premium indicator rose, with US buyers paying more than overseas investors. Santiment also reports renewed accumulation among wallets holding 10–100 BTC. This pattern hints at long-term holding rather than quick trades. Related Reading: Ignore The Trump–Musk Noise: Bitcoin’s Backbone Stays Solid Correlation And Caution Remain When you consider the rally, Bitcoin still dances on the tunes of equity price swings. Futures have mixed bets between bulls and bears, showing portrait-wise signs that certainly not everybody is convinced this run is going to hold. High volatility would tend to wash out weak hands at the slightest hint of trouble, any reversal of risk sentiment, or a sudden macro shock would cost the rally dearly. Optimism is building as analysts talk of fresh all-time highs. Some even eye $150,000 by the end of the year if US debt levels climb further. But sustaining a rally of that magnitude will require more than forced liquidations. Traders will watch derivatives flows, on-chain reserves and trade headlines for signs of real, lasting demand before pushing prices much higher. Featured image from Imagen, chart from TradingView
The vault's TVL dropped to just $163 million after a controversial trade settlement in March.
Hong Kong’s push to legalize crypto derivatives is gaining political momentum, with reports that senior officials see the next wave of virtual asset reforms unlocking Bitcoin futures and options trading for professional investors. The goal is to expand product diversity while preserving sound risk controls. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs “have broadened the product diversity of […]
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Crypto derivatives are a much larger market than spot trading.
The Series A was structured as equity with token warrants, Singh said, declining to disclose the post-money valuation.
Coinbase Institutional is expanding its derivatives offering with the launch of 24/7 trading for XRP and Solana futures, starting June 13. According to a May 29 statement, the move aims to provide real-time access for US institutional investors, aligning with the non-stop nature of global crypto markets. Derivatives push The new offering allows investors to […]
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The listing comes after HYPE rose by 77.5% this month.
Synthetix and Derive mutually canceled a $27 million acquisition deal under which Synthetix would have acquired Derive.
Kraken has introduced perpetual futures contracts for Pi Network’s native token, PI, allowing traders to speculate on its price with up to 20x leverage, according to a May 23 announcement. The listing marks the token’s first appearance on a major derivatives platform. However, it failed to create positive momentum for the token’s price. Based on […]
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Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, surged to a new record high following a significant increase in trading activity and open interest on the platform. This momentum mirrors the broader market upswing driven by Bitcoin’s latest price milestone and coincides with Hyperliquid’s public response to regulatory discussions with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Hyperliquid’s open […]
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Volatility Shares began trading the first US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to XRP futures on May 22, according to an official announcement. The funds, XRPI and XRPT, track XRP futures contracts and are listed on Nasdaq. XRPI offers one-to-one exposure to XRP’s daily performance, while XRPT aims to deliver double the digital asset’s daily movement, […]
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A crypto whale, James Wynn, has taken a bold stance on Bitcoin by opening a $830 million long position on Hyperliquid, the decentralized derivatives exchange. On May 21, on-chain analyst EmberCN revealed that Wynn initiated a 40x leveraged long position totaling 7,764 BTC (valued at approximately $830 million) at an entry price of $105,033. His […]
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