Kraken to Acquire US Futures Trading Platform Ninjatrader for $1.5 Billion

Kraken has announced an agreement to acquire Ninjatrader, the U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition accelerates its multi-asset-class ambitions, which include plans for equities trading and payments. Founded in 2003, Ninjatrader provides advanced futures trading tools to nearly two million traders and operates as a … Read more

XRP Just Hit Major Milestone With First US Regulated Futures

The first-ever regulated XRP futures in the U.S. are live, delivering compliant, physically settled contracts that enhance market integrity and strengthen price discovery. Regulated XRP Futures Are Live in the US Bitnomial, a U.S.-based digital asset derivatives exchange, has launched the first-ever U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated futures contract for XRP, the company … Read more

Bitcoin Open Interest Reverts to Pre-Election Norms as Prices Stabilize

Bitcoin’s open interest on centralized exchanges and the CME has returned to pre-November 2024 election levels, signaling market stabilization as BTC rebounds to $83,400 following a recent low of $76,600. Bitcoin Bounces to $83K Amid Open Interest, Futures Basis Normalization Bitcoin’s market activity shows signs of stabilization as key metrics return to levels seen before … Read more

Singapore Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in 2025, Strengthening Institutional Crypto

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to make a significant entry into the cryptocurrency derivatives market by introducing bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, as reported by Bloomberg. This strategic move aims to cater to the rising institutional interest in digital assets, providing a regulated platform for trading. However, the launch is … Read more

CME Group Reveals Solana Futures Launch for March 2025, Targeting Institutional and Retail Traders

CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, will introduce cash-settled solana (SOL) futures on March 17, 2025, pending regulatory approval, offering micro (25 SOL) and standard (500 SOL) contracts to cater to retail and institutional traders. CME Group Aims to Launch Solana Futures, Pending Regulatory Approval CME said futures contracts will be based on the … Read more

Robinhood’s Futures Trading Revolution Is ‘Coming Soon’—Bitcoin, Gold, and More

Robinhood, the financial services and trading platform, appears poised to broaden its horizons by venturing into bitcoin futures and multi-asset derivatives markets. This strategic maneuver positions the company to challenge entrenched industry stalwarts such as Charles Schwab while diversifying its product ecosystem. Robinhood to Take on Wall Street Titans With Bold Futures Trading Move In … Read more