Coinbase just won a major CFTC approval that could pull a meaningful slice of crypto derivatives trading back onto U.S. soil, giving American traders regulated access to products that have long been dominated by offshore venues. CFTC approval: Coinbase can expand regulated crypto derivatives access in the U.S. First mover: first CFTC-regulated FCM allowed to […]
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The U.S. has approved its first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures contract on a CFTC-registered exchange, a major shift that could bring one of crypto’s biggest trading products out of offshore limbo and into the American regulatory fold. First regulated Bitcoin perpetual approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP gets the green light Offshore giants may face real U.S. competition […]
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Coinbase just opened a regulated lane into one of crypto’s most important markets: perpetual futures and options. For U.S. institutions, that’s a serious upgrade. For everyone else, it’s a sign that the U.S. may finally be moving from hand-wringing to something closer to reality. Coinbase Financial Markets is now the first U.S.-regulated FCM connected to […]
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Bitcoin options traders are still leaning bullish overall, but short-term activity has turned more cautious, with put buying picking up around the $70,000 strike as traders hedge against near-term downside risk. Open interest: about $37.565 billion Calls vs. puts: 57% calls, 43% puts 24-hour volume: about $3.663 billion, with puts slightly ahead Key hedge zone: […]
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Bitcoin options traders are still leaning bullish overall, but recent flow is showing a clear appetite for downside protection around the $60,000 level, as seen in Bitcoin options open interest and put volume. In plain English: the market is not panicking, but it is definitely buying insurance. BTC options open interest has cooled from Friday […]
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Bitcoin Options OI Takes a Hit as $70,000 Puts Reveal Trader Caution Are Bitcoin traders gearing up for a tumble or just playing it safe? The latest data from the options market paints a picture of calculated caution tangled with persistent hope, as open interest (OI) dips and hedging picks up steam ahead of a […]
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Bitcoin Options Market Soars Past $30 Billion: $380K Call Fuels Speculation Frenzy Bitcoin’s options market has exploded to new heights, with open interest surpassing $30.63 billion, driven by a mix of bullish optimism and speculative fever. At the heart of the buzz is a staggering $380,000 call option expiring in June, traded heavily on Deribit, […]
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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Rockets to $45.1 Billion with $72K Strike Stealing the Show Bitcoin’s options market is on fire, with open interest surging to a jaw-dropping $45.1 billion as traders lock in bets and hedges around a pivotal $72,000 strike price. This frenzy signals both bullish confidence and a sharp undercurrent of caution, painting […]
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Bitcoin Options Stay Bullish, But Put Buying Surge Hints at Near-Term Jitters Bitcoin traders are riding a wave of optimism in the options market, yet a noticeable uptick in put purchases reveals growing unease about short-term volatility. As of Wednesday, the numbers show a market leaning heavily toward bullish bets, but with a significant contingent […]
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Bitcoin Options Market: Bullish Hopes Meet Short-Term Fears in a Tense Standoff Is Bitcoin gearing up for a breakout or bracing for a breakdown? The options market is sending mixed signals, with traders stacking bullish bets for the long haul while scrambling for short-term protection against potential price drops. This tug-of-war between optimism and caution […]
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