Bitcoin open interest exceeds $40B amid brush near $70K
High open interest signals more leverage, which could induce another flush-out if positions are liquidated. Go to Source
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BlackRock eyes BUIDL for derivatives collateral in crypto exchanges
BlackRock and Securitize are reportedly in talks to integrate BUIDL as collateral for derivatives trading on Binance, OKX, and Debirit. Go to Source
5 DeFi predictions for 2025: Rise of AI, Omnichain and BTC derivatives
It’s that time of year again when pundits break out the crystal ball to predict the big new trends in DeFi for 2025. Go to Source
Ripple Invests $25M in Bitnomial’s Platform to Build Regulated Derivatives Market for Digital Assets Like XRP
Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is set to launch its U.S. perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical, backed by a $25 million round led by Ripple. The platform, integrating Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, aims to challenge decentralized exchanges and offshore models. Bitnomial’s approach to bringing offshore trading models into the U.S. derivatives industry presents a significant market opportunity, … Read more
Tether mulls lending to commodity traders: Report
The USDT issuer needs ways to deploy billions of dollars in profits, and commodity traders could benefit from expanded credit. Go to Source
Crypto.com’s US exchange lists 4 memecoin derivatives
Traders can now hedge exposure to memecoins including PEPE and FLOKI. Go to Source
Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations
On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing a $29.85 billion slice of that pie. … Read more
US appeals court greenlights election prediction markets
The ruling paves the way for election prediction markets to operate in the United States. Go to Source
CME’s Bitcoin Friday Futures launch with 31K contracts on day one
CME’s new derivatives product allows market participants to hedge or speculate on Bitcoin price movements in the short term. Go to Source
Bitcoin Stumbles as ‘Uptober’ Kicks Off With a Slump
Bitcoin stumbled on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the much-anticipated ‘Uptober.’ Around 11 a.m. EDT, prices dipped to an intraday low of $61,801 on Bitstamp. Bitcoin Sinks, $289 Million in Longs Liquidated Across Crypto Markets Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) slid 1.8%, and by 12:15 p.m. EDT, it hovered at $62,600 per unit, … Read more