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Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Want to Track the Speculative Frenzy in Bitcoin Market, Here's How

The spread between next-month and front-month bitcoin futures contracts is a key indicator of speculative sentiment in the market.
Widening spreads beyond $1,000 on CME have historically marked bull market tops. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Tops $21B, Highest Since November 2021

The dollar-valued locked-in open futures and perpetual futures contracts have topped $21 billion for the first time since November 2021.
The overall leverage in the market remains low, indicating low odds of sudden liquidation-induced price volatility. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

CME Trading Volume Reached Highest in 3 Years After Bitcoin ETF Approval

Trading volume on CME surged in January after the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
Bitcoin futures trading volume rose 42% in January, while bitcoin options fell almost 30%. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Plunges Below $41K as 'Sell the Bitcoin ETF News' Wins the Day

The price of bitcoin fell 4.5% to its lowest in a month at $40,800.
New spot bitcoin ETFs have added over 68,000 bitcoin in their first week, while Grayscale's GBTC has shed 40,000 bitcoin. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Newly approved Bitcoin ETFs in the US has big fee advantages over old ones

The SEC has approved 11 'spot' Bitcoin ETFs for trading in the US, allowing these funds to hold actual Bitcoin instead of just Bitcoin futures.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs tend to have lower fees compared to Bitcoin futures ETFs, which can save investors money in yearly fees. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M Liquidations

The debut of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. impacted $80 million in bitcoin futures bets.
Bitcoin prices initially rose but then retreated as sellers likely drove volumes. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger 'Selling Pressure' on CME Futures Market: K33

CME bitcoin futures open interest reached a record high of $6.2 billion as institutions anticipate a spot bitcoin ETF approval.
K33 Research predicts that if a spot-based bitcoin ETF is approved, investors will quickly unwind their positions, leading to a decrease in open interest and premiums. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
6 months ago
Cryptocurrency

CBOE to Launch Margined Bitcoin Futures Trading in 2024

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) plans to open a cryptocurrency-native exchange and clearinghouse that offers margin trading and leveraged derivatives among other products.
CBOE aims to provide an intermediary-inclusive model with separation of duties to avoid conflicts of interest in its offerings.
The exchange also plans to introduce physically delivered products pending regulatory approval. [ more ]
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