Stars align for Bitcoin rally to 0K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Stars align for Bitcoin rally to $100K, but futures traders exercise caution — Here’s why

Moderate optimism can be seen in Bitcoin derivatives data, but not everyone is convinced that new all-time highs are “programmed.” Key takeaways: BTC hit $97,900 due to soaring institutional investor demand, but futures pricing shows traders aren’t confident in a sustained rally. Macroeconomic risks and global trade tensions cap bullish sentiment despite $3.6 billion in…

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US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

US exchanges bet big on crypto derivatives amid tariff turbulence

Competition is heating up among US exchanges for control of the derivatives market for digital assets. United States exchanges are betting big on cryptocurrency derivatives as market turbulence from US President Donald Trump’s looming trade war propels demand for the financial instruments.  Since late 2024, exchanges including Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange…

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What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

What are XRP futures and how to invest in them?

XRP futures let you speculate on the price of XRP without owning the token. Here’s how they work, who they’re for and how to start investing. If you’re following developments in the cryptocurrency market, you’ve likely noticed that Coinbase Derivatives has introduced XRP futures contracts to its US derivatives exchange. This move is part of…

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Coinbase Derivatives lists XRP futures

Coinbase Derivatives lists XRP futures

The futures contracts are regulated by the US CFTC and add to a growing list of crypto derivatives products available for retail and institutional investors. Coinbase has listed futures contracts for the XRP token on its US derivatives exchange, the cryptocurrency platform said on April 21. The contracts are overseen by the US Commodity Futures…

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#Hyperliquid’s mystery 50x ETH whale is now betting on LINK

#Hyperliquid’s mystery 50x ETH whale is now betting on LINK

The trader’s previous bet, nominally worth roughly $200 million, caused millions of dollars in losses for Hyperliquid’s liquidity providers. The cryptocurrency trader whose ultra-leveraged Ether (ETH) trade tested Hyperliquid’s limits on March 12 has entered another multimillion-dollar position, this time in Chainlink (LINK), onchain data shows.  On March 14, the anonymous whale, referred to on…

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