Tag: Futures

Bitcoin Futures Trades Flip Bullish Into $121K BTC highs

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Key points: Bitcoin futures buy volume indicates that traders are becoming increasingly long-term bullish on BTC this month. The $110,000 “gap” in CME Group’s Bitcoin futures remains unfilled. Bitcoin ETF options experience a spike in popularity as IBIT open interest nears $40 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives traders are flipping “aggressively long” as price squeezes closer to all-time highs. In a new analysis released on X Friday, J. A. Maartunn, a contributor to the onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, revealed a significant shift in Bitcoin futures in October. Bitcoin futures buy volume…

CME Group to launch 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options

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Key Takeaways CME Group will soon offer 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. This change is designed to compete with offshore crypto exchanges operating around the clock. Share this article CME Group, a major US-based derivatives exchange, will introduce 24/7 trading for cryptocurrency futures and options. The move positions CME to compete more directly with offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that operate continuously, potentially shifting market dynamics toward regulated platforms. CME Group has recently introduced futures contracts for additional cryptocurrencies like Solana and XRP, broadening its regulated offerings beyond Bitcoin and…

Coinbase to introduce Sui futures on derivatives platform on October 20

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Key Takeaways Coinbase will list Sui futures on its derivatives platform starting on October 20. Sui is a layer 1 blockchain focused on high-speed transactions and ecosystem growth. Share this article Coinbase will launch Sui futures on its derivatives platform on October 20, expanding trading options for the layer 1 blockchain’s native token. The CFTC-regulated exchange has been broadening its crypto derivatives offerings to enhance access for US investors. Coinbase Derivatives recently introduced perpetual-style futures for assets including Solana and XRP. Sui focuses on high-speed transactions and has upcoming token…

Cyber Hornet files for ETFs blending S&P 500 with Ether, XRP, and Solana futures

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Key Takeaways Cyber Hornet has filed to launch three ETFs combining S&P 500 stocks with Ether, Solana, and XRP futures in a 75/25 allocation. The proposed ETFs will charge a 0.95% management fee, rebalance monthly, and provide exposure to crypto through direct and futures investments. Share this article Cyber Hornet Trust is seeking regulatory approval for three new exchange-traded products designed to track the S&P 500 and the S&P CME 75/25 Blend Indexes for Ethereum, XRP, and Solana futures, according to a recent SEC filing. The proposed ETFs are the…

CME to launch Solana and XRP futures options on October 13, 2025

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Key Takeaways CME Group will launch futures options for Solana (SOL) and XRP. The launch date is set for October 13, 2025. Share this article CME Group will launch futures options for Solana and XRP on October 13, 2025. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange will add the new crypto derivatives products to its existing digital asset offerings. The launch will provide institutional and retail traders with additional tools to hedge positions and speculate on price movements for both digital assets. The futures options will be based on CME’s existing Solana and…

CME Group launches rolling futures indices for agriculture, crypto, energy, FX, Treasury, and metals markets

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Key Takeaways CME Group has introduced rolling futures indices spanning six major asset classes: agriculture, crypto, energy, FX, Treasury, and metals. These indices serve as transparent and replicable benchmarks for their respective markets. Share this article CME Group launched rolling futures indices today, providing benchmarks across agriculture, crypto, energy, foreign exchange, Treasury, and metals markets. The new indices offer transparent and replicable benchmarks for the exchange’s leading markets. According to CME Group, the indices are designed to benchmark performance, enable new product development, and track highly liquid futures markets. The…

Coinbase To Launch Futures Index Mixing Crypto, Tech Stocks

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Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to roll out a futures product tracking the top US tech stocks, crypto exchange-traded funds, and its own shares to offer exposure to equities and crypto in a single contract. Coinbase Derivatives said on Tuesday it’s launching the “Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures” on Sept. 22, which will track the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs and Coinbase’s stock. “Historically, there has been no US-listed derivative that provides access to both…

Coinbase to launch traditional equities futures with first Mag7 and crypto equities index

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Key Takeaways Coinbase is launching traditional equities futures products starting with indices tracking the Magnificent Seven and crypto equities. This move marks Coinbase’s first entry into traditional equity derivatives, diversifying beyond its core crypto offerings. Share this article Coinbase is expanding its derivatives lineup with the launch of Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, marking its first entry into traditional equity derivatives. The contracts will debut on September 22 and provide combined exposure to both US tech giants and crypto-related equities. The index will track the Magnificent Seven stocks, Apple,…

Record $8B open interest on Ethereum futures shows the pros are ‘here’

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The price of Ether continues to push higher, and many analysts are calling for $3,000 as a short-term target. All of this “success” takes place in the face of Ether (ETH) being in a bottleneck regarding high fees, network congestion and a tense situation with miners.  With decentralized finance (DeFi) applications taking center stage and the aggregate volumes at exchanges surpassing $4 billion per day, Ether’s price has rallied over 200% since the start of the year, marking a new all-time high at $2,300 on April 13. This impressive price…

CME Sees Second-Best Month for Bitcoin Futures Trading

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January was the second-best month for CME’s Bitcoin futures trading since its 2017 launch, averaging 10,800 contracts, 69% greater than the average daily volume in 2019. Last month also saw new options on Bitcoin futures picking up pace. Since launch, 466 options contracts, or 2,300 equivalent Bitcoin, have traded—nearly 40% as blocks, showing signs of institutional interest, CME said. It also registered a record monthly average of 56 large open interest holders (entities that hold 25+ contracts). The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) launched its Bitcoin futures options last month, with…