Browsing: Derivatives

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is reportedly preparing to enter prediction markets, marking a significant expansion following its recent public listing and aligning with broader industry trends toward event-based trading platforms.

Bitcoin’s sharp decline below $104,000 triggered over $1.3 billion in crypto liquidations, testing critical support levels and reshaping market sentiment as traders assess the path forward.

A crypto whale known as HyperUnit, who previously profited $200 million from the October crash, has opened $55 million in long positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling potential market rebounds amid technical weaknesses and mixed investor sentiment.

Bitcoin spot trading volume surpassed $300 billion in October 2025, signaling a healthy market shift as traders pivot from derivatives to spot markets, with Binance leading at $174 billion in volume amid historical seasonal strength and key technical levels.

Insider trading in cryptocurrency markets exposes systemic regulatory gaps and infrastructure vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the October 10 liquidation event and perfectly timed trades that highlight manipulation risks across traditional and digital finance.

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison launches Architect Financial Technologies, bringing crypto’s high-leverage perpetual futures to traditional assets like stocks and commodities, amid risks and regulatory scrutiny.

In Q3 2025, centralized exchange spot trading rebounded by 30.6%, reaching $4.7 trillion, as Bitcoin surged past $123,000, signaling renewed investor confidence amid institutional ETF inflows and macroeconomic support.

Kraken’s Q3 2025 revenue surged 114% to $648 million, driven by trading growth and strategic expansions, as the exchange prepares for a potential IPO amid rising institutional crypto adoption and regulatory advancements.

Robinhood expands tokenization on Arbitrum with nearly 500 US stock and ETF tokens worth over $8.5 million, offering EU users blockchain-based derivatives under MiFID II regulation amid growing institutional adoption of real-world asset tokenization.

Ethereum stands at a critical technical crossroads as conflicting signals across derivatives, on-chain metrics, and institutional positioning create market tension. Despite recent price corrections below $4,500, strong fundamentals including high staking participation and growing institutional accumulation suggest underlying resilience. The cryptocurrency’s future trajectory hinges on defending key support levels while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties and competitive pressures.

Bitcoin options markets signal growing trader anxiety as derivatives data shows extreme fear positioning, miner outflows hit $5.5 billion, and macroeconomic pressures mount – yet institutional analysts see a potential contrarian buying window emerging from the panic.

CME flips Binance in futures open interest, hitting $28.3 billion as Wall Street muscles into crypto, while record open interest and bearish divergences signal leverage flush risks—explore how institutional inflows and regulatory shifts are reshaping the market.

Bitcoin enters a critical cleanup phase as deep buy orders cluster below $105K, signaling potential market stabilization after a major deleveraging event. With over 90% of BTC supply still profitable and controlled leverage reduction, this correction appears more technical than fundamental, setting the stage for potential bullish continuation if key resistance at $117,500 is reclaimed.

Bitcoin’s technical breakout toward $125,000 is driven by institutional ETF flows, favorable macroeconomic conditions, and historical patterns, though risks from volatility and regulatory uncertainty require careful risk management.

An insider whale on Hyperliquid made $192 million shorting Bitcoin before a market crash and has opened a new $163 million bearish position, sparking debates on manipulation and regulatory gaps in crypto derivatives.

Crypto derivatives funding rates have plunged to 3-year lows amid historic liquidations, creating potential for a massive short squeeze as markets show early recovery signs despite extreme volatility.

Bitcoin’s market presents a complex divergence between strong ETF inflows and cautious derivatives metrics, creating tension between institutional demand and trader uncertainty amid macroeconomic pressures and technical warnings.

Bitcoin’s price action in late September and early October 2025 centers on the pivotal $112,000 support level, with technical indicators, institutional sentiment, and macroeconomic factors shaping its volatile trajectory amid expert predictions of potential drops to $106,000 or surges toward $200,000.

Bitcoin’s price action in late 2025 centers on the critical $112,000 support level, with technical indicators, institutional sentiment, and macroeconomic factors shaping its volatile trajectory amid mixed expert forecasts.

Ethereum faces a critical juncture with 17% weekly gains pushing ETH above $4,500, yet derivatives show skepticism and rising competition challenges its dominance. Institutional accumulation via ETFs and corporate reserves may drive prices past $5,000, while technical patterns and macroeconomic factors create a complex outlook for traders.