Futures
First Mover Americas: CME BTC Futures Signal Worst of FTX-Induced Panic May Be Over
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 1, 2023.
Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Collapse
While futures have flipped into premium, the "term structure" remains in backwardation, signaling caution among institutions.
Rally in Crypto Game Axie's AXS Token Faces Skepticism From Derivative Traders
With a favorable environment for alternative cryptocurrencies far away, a rise in open interest in AXS futures implies traders shorting the rally, one trader said.
Institutions Take Bearish Stance on Bitcoin, Create Arbitrage Opportunity
The record discount in the front-month bitcoin futures traded on the CME indicates institutions are biased bearish. The discount may attract arbitrageurs.
Open Interest in FTT Futures Doubles as Binance Moves to Liquidate FTX Token Holdings
Open interest has doubled to $203 million, with bearish bets in demand, as Binance's entry into the FTX-Alameda drama has caused panic among investors.
Crypto Exchange BitMEX Cuts Staff as It Pivots Back to Derivatives Strategy
The layoffs come one week after CEO Alexander Hoeptner left the company.
El retroceso de los futuros de bitcoin podría indicar un estado de ánimo bajista
Esta condición en el mercado de futuros de bitcoin no ocurría desde mayo del 2019, según Luno.
Bitcoin Futures ‘Backwardation’ Could Signal Bearish Mood
This condition in the bitcoin futures market hasn't happened since May 2019, according to Luno.
Bitcoin: la popularidad de futuros con margen en efectivo podría disminuir cascadas de liquidación
Los contratos con margen en efectivo son relativamente concisos y matemáticamente no convexos, lo que los hace más fáciles de entender para los inversores minoristas y más fáciles de liquidar para los exchanges, aseguró un trader de volatilidad.
Growing Popularity of Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures Suggests Crypto 'Liquidation Cascades' Might Become Rare
Cash-margined contracts are relatively concise and not mathematically convex, making them easier for retail investors to understand and easier for exchanges to liquidate, one volatility trader said.