Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator’s move to abandon legal action against Ripple. According to the March 19 announcement, the contracts will be physically settled, […]
The post Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The options/futures OI ratio represents the proportion of open interest in options contracts relative to futures contracts. A higher ratio indicates a greater emphasis on options trading than futures trading. Bitcoin’s options/futures open interest (OI) ratio has consistently outpaced Ethereum’s, raising questions about the underlying drivers. Data from CoinGlass shows that Bitcoin’s ratio has been […]
The post Traders are disproportionally favoring options over futures for Bitcoin compared to Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate.
At one point the trader was just $50 away from being liquidated.
Derivatives continue to drive the bulk of Bitcoin trading activity in 2025, with daily turnover ranging from a few hundred thousand to around one million BTC. Although the highest single-session levels still approach or occasionally exceed one million, the ratio between derivatives and spot trading volume appears narrower than it did during some of the […]
The post Bitcoin spot trading volumes struggle to keep pace with derivatives appeared first on CryptoSlate.
AI tokens like AI16Z and VVV have declined by over 84% and 67%, respectively, since their Binance perpetual futures listings.
Crypto.com increased its share of the centralized crypto exchange market in 2024, while industry leaders Binance and OKX saw declines, according to a report from CCData. Among the largest exchanges, Binance, Bybit, and Coinbase led in spot trading volume in December, collectively accounting for 55.7% of total volume — down from 58.4% in November. Centralized […]
The post Binance and OKX lose ground in market share over 2024, while Crypto.com records growth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Crypto exchange GRVT has raised $5 million in equity funding from Further Ventures, a VC firm backed by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADQ.
The total liquidations between Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 reached $201.87 million, with a skewed distribution favoring short positions. Data from CoinGlass showed that 74,152 traders were liquidated during this period, showing that yesterday’s price spike caught many traders off guard. Liquidation data shows that shorts were disproportionally affected, making up about 64.89% of all […]
The post Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Stakers will secure the network and accrue rewards.
The crypto markets are gearing up for a pivotal moment as over $525 million in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire on Friday, Dec. 27, according to a recent report by Bybit and Block Scholes. This expiration event is shaping up to be one of the largest in 2024, yet traders […]
The post Traders brace for volatility as $525M in crypto options set expire on Dec. 27 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The size and popularity of the Bitcoin options market have made it one of the best tools for gauging market sentiment and predicting volatility. Previous CryptoSlate analysis found that options wielded an outsized influence over Bitcoin’s price volatility and were responsible for most of the volatility we’ve seen this quarter. Options data has shown a […]
The post Options traders bet big on Bitcoin reaching $120K despite low odds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin‘s potential for extended growth is regaining traction following several bullish technical indicators and price movements cited on its chart. With recent breakouts, many crypto analysts believe a major rally for BTC could be around the corner. Key Breakout Sparks Renewed Rally For Bitcoin Daan Crypto Trades, a crypto expert and trader, has pointed out […]
Options are often a leading market indicator, reflecting traders’ expectations for price direction and volatility. This dynamic is especially true for Bitcoin, as the sheer size of the derivatives market has historically outpaced spot trading. Unlike futures, which are pretty straightforward trading instruments, options trading incorporates strategies that hedge risks or speculate on price and […]
The post Options wield outsized influence on Bitcoin’s volatility appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Record activity in Derive's onchain options market is consistent with the broad-based demand for derivatives tied to all things crypto
Bybit’s November market report points toward Ethereum gaining traction as Bitcoin dominance fades.
BlackRock’s IBIT was the first bitcoin ETF to launch with options tied to it. The rest of the pack is coming today.
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one,” as the debut for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.
Bitcoin analysts and traders have long dreamed of a $100,000 BTC price, but what would the achievement mean for derivatives markets?
The market assigns a very low probability of ether challenging its year-to-date high of around $4,000 by the end of December.
As Bitcoin prices soared following the election, big banks are reportedly accruing $1.4 billion from futures contracts.
BTC blasted through the $90,000 resistance level on Wednesday, defying the dollar strength.
As bitcoin's ongoing price surge gives off an aura of invincibility, one force threatens to slow the ascent above $90,000.
SOL is up more than 20% this week, and data suggests that the rally will continue.
While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.
Explore the mechanics of crypto derivatives, including futures, options and perpetual contracts, as well as the role of leverage, margin requirements and their impact on trading strategies.
Initially, Kalshi's feeds will power perpetual futures contracts on decentralized exchanges. Eventually, the centralized betting platform might referee on-chain prediction markets.
The low pricing seems consistent with stable and rangebound implied volatility.
The institution set up a multi-legged strategy in Derive's onchain options market, generating $25 million in volume.
High open interest signals more leverage, which could induce another flush-out if positions are liquidated.