Bookmarking Crypto Insights
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Coinbase has expanded its derivatives lineup with gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible traders outside the United States, giving eligible users access to precious metals exposure through crypto-based market infrastructure. Crypto Exchange Adds Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 6 that it began offering gold and silver … Read more
Over $150 million in crypto short positions were wiped out in a single hour on May 4, 2026, as bitcoin’s breach of $80,000 triggered one of the sharpest short squeezes seen in recent months. Key Takeaways: $150 million in crypto shorts were liquidated in 60 minutes as bitcoin crossed $80,039. Binance futures showed a 62.8% … Read more
Bitcoin derivatives markets are sending mixed signals Saturday as open interest climbs back toward $30 billion as options and futures traders hold positions across every major exchange. Key Takeaways: Binance leads all exchanges in BTC futures open interest at 134,620 BTC, while CME posted the strongest 24-hour gain at plus 6.16% on May 2. Deribit’s … Read more
Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges slid 4.2% over the past 24 hours to $58.44 billion, while options positioning on the CME skewed heavily toward puts, a clear signal that institutional traders are hedging rather than pressing longs. At 10:30 a.m., with BTC sitting at $76,185 Saturday morning, the derivatives market is telling a … Read more
Bitcoin is trading above $73,000 Friday evening, and the derivatives data sitting behind that price tells a more cautious story than the spot number suggests. Across futures exchanges and options desks, traders have been stacking protection, pulling back call exposure, and watching a cluster of max pain levels that puts significant pressure right below current … Read more
CME Group announced Tuesday it will list avalanche (AVAX) and sui (SUI) futures contracts beginning May 4, 2026, as the world’s largest derivatives marketplace continues building out its regulated crypto suite ahead of a planned 24/7 trading launch later in the month. Key Takeaways: CME Group added AVAX and SUI futures on April 7, 2026, … Read more
On Easter Sunday, President Donald Trump posted a profanity-laced message on Truth Social demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes by Tuesday, rattling commodity and equity markets heading into the April 6 trading week. While equity futures pointed lower and oil spiked on geopolitical fear, the crypto market moved in the … Read more
Bitcoin is trading at $66,810 as of 10 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, and across futures and options markets, traders are leaning defensive. The data tells a clear story: open interest is contracting, puts are moving faster than calls, and max pain levels on every major exchange sit well above where spot is trading. Key … Read more
Binance has revamped its VIP Program to make elite benefits more accessible, introducing the Rising Star tier and significantly lowering entry thresholds. Lower BNB and Trading Requirements In a move to reward its growing user base, Binance has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its VIP Program. By significantly lowering entry thresholds and introducing a new … Read more
Ethereum is trading above $2,100 on Thursday, down 3% today, while its derivatives market hums with activity. Beneath the surface, futures and options positioning reveal a market leaning cautiously bullish—but not without a few traps waiting to snap shut. Ethereum Derivatives Reveal Tug-of-War Between Bulls and Hedgers Ethereum futures open interest remains elevated across major … Read more