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CME will list options on Solana and XRP futures for the first time, extending regulated crypto derivatives beyond Bitcoin and Ether amid growing US market demand.
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Derivatives News
Derivatives, financial instruments whose value derives from an underlying asset, serve diverse purposes in global markets. They enable investors to hedge risks, speculate on price movements and achieve portfolio diversification. Traditional derivatives include futures, options and swaps, widely used in commodities, currencies and interest rates.
In the realm of cryptocurrencies, crypto derivatives have gained prominence, allowing traders to speculate on digital asset prices without owning the underlying assets. Crypto derivatives, including futures contracts and options, offer potential advantages such as increased liquidity, allowing traders to enter large positions with minimal upfront capital. They also enable risk management, providing a way to hedge against volatile crypto markets.
However, crypto derivatives come with risks. Their complex nature and high volatility amplify potential losses. Market manipulation and lack of regulations pose significant concerns. Additionally, excessive reliance on derivatives can lead to systemic risks, impacting both crypto markets and traditional financial systems.
Despite these challenges, crypto derivatives play a vital role in the evolving digital economy, offering opportunities for sophisticated trading strategies while requiring caution, regulatory oversight and investor education to mitigate potential downsides and ensure market stability.
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LMAX Group entered the crypto derivatives arena with 100x leveraged perpetual futures for institutional investors, citing increased demand for these tools.
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Prediction markets now overwhelmingly favor Native Markets, but questions about credibility linger as the vote approaches.
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21Shares has launched the first fund tracking dYdX's native token, offering investors exposure to DeFi derivatives protocol.
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Gemini users in the EEA are now able to stake Ether and Solana, as well as trade perpetual contracts denominated in Circle’s USDC.
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XRP leverage reset as accumulation signals emerged, and the altcoin’s chart technicals predict a rebound to $4.80 by Q4.
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Whales accumulated 411,000 ETH in August while over 70% of supply remains locked, reinforcing bullish futures sentiment despite short-term exchange reserve upticks.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a no-action letter to a crypto derivatives exchange and clearinghouse acquired by Polymarket after a July request for relief.
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Coinbase will launch a futures product later this month that will give exposure to the top seven US tech stocks alongside Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
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Bitcoin spot and exchange flows point to an early recovery, but a close above $113,650 is needed to confirm the trend change.
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Ether traders say a multi-year bullish cycle has begun, with $10,000 as the desired target.
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XRP price contends with short-term sell pressure, but a double-digit drop in its open interest could open the door to a new accumulation opportunity.
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Hyperliquid’s HYPE token was among the few to rally on the day, as Arthur Hayes forecast a 126x upside for HYPE during a conference in Tokyo.
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Despite aggressive bullish bets, market odds imply under 3% chance of $200,000 BTC price by December of this year.
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Hyperliquid processed $319B in trades last month, accounting for the majority of DeFi perpetual futures volume as decentralized exchanges gain traction.
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