Browsing: Perpetual Futures

Decentralized exchange dYdX prepares for US market entry by 2026, expanding into spot trading amid evolving regulatory frameworks and governance developments that signal maturation in decentralized 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.

Hyperliquid Strategies seeks $1 billion to expand its HYPE token treasury, reflecting broader corporate crypto trends amid record decentralized perpetual futures volume and evolving regulatory frameworks.

The cryptocurrency market experienced its largest liquidation event in history with over $20 billion in leveraged positions closed during a dramatic downturn that saw Bitcoin decline from all-time highs, revealing critical market vulnerabilities while maintaining strong underlying fundamentals.

High-leverage crypto trader James Wynn’s $4.8 million liquidation on Hyperliquid highlights the extreme risks of leveraged trading amid market volatility, platform vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainties in evolving cryptocurrency markets.

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 upgrade enables permissionless perpetual futures deployment, while MetaMask and Infinex integrations challenge CEX dominance through seamless onchain trading experiences and institutional recognition grows with ETF filings and regulatory progress.

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.

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a dramatic sentiment shift as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunged from ‘Greed’ to ‘Fear’ following Trump’s tariff announcements, triggering massive liquidations and highlighting the complex interplay between political events and digital asset valuations.

MetaMask’s integration with Polymarket marks a strategic expansion into prediction markets, enabling users to bet on real-world events through their crypto wallet while maintaining full self-custody, backed by institutional validation and regulatory progress.

MetaMask and Infinex have integrated Hyperliquid to challenge centralized exchanges in the booming perpetual futures market, with decentralized volumes hitting $772 billion in September and institutional recognition growing through ETF filings and high-profile endorsements.

Solana’s price volatility, driven by record open interest and declining network activity, faces a pivotal moment with potential ETF approvals and institutional strategies shaping its future trajectory amid macroeconomic pressures.

Bitwise’s filing for a spot Hyperliquid ETF amid intense perpetual DEX competition highlights evolving institutional adoption and regulatory dynamics in the crypto market, with implications for market liquidity and decentralized finance growth.

Hyperliquid’s token HYPE hits an all-time high amid DeFi growth, while Binance promotes rival ASTER, reflecting intense competition and institutional influences shaping the crypto market.

LMAX Group has launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures for institutional traders with up to 100x leverage, responding to growing demand and dominating market trends in crypto derivatives.

Backpack EU launches a regulated perpetual futures platform in Europe under CySEC oversight, amid broader ECB efforts to regulate stablecoins and develop a digital euro, highlighting regulatory advancements and their neutral market impact.

U.S. regulators are exploring a shift to 24/7 capital markets for crypto derivatives, aiming to align with global economies while addressing risks and opportunities, as part of broader regulatory evolution under the SEC and CFTC.

An in-depth analysis of OTC token deals reveals how institutional investors secure discounted allocations and hedge with perpetual futures, creating hidden sell pressure and transparency issues for retail traders, with insights from experts and broader market trends.

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token surged after Arthur Hayes predicted a 126x upside, driven by stablecoin expansion and record highs in derivatives trading, highlighting its dominance in the DeFi market amid growing institutional interest.

Hyperliquid sets a new benchmark with $319 billion in July trading volume, leading the charge in the DeFi perpetual futures exchange sector and reshaping trader preferences towards decentralized platforms.

Ethereum (ETH) shows strong bullish trends towards $4,000, supported by technical indicators and fundamental strengths, despite broader market volatility.