Bitcoin hedge funds on CME have flipped net long, but the bigger signal may be fading basis trade profits rather than a sudden surge of conviction. With Bitcoin futures premiums thinning and Treasuries paying more, some institutions are simply unwinding a once-lucrative setup.
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Coinbase is offering nano Bitcoin futures contracts sized at 0.01 BTC, making derivatives more accessible for smaller traders and tighter hedges. But the “cross margin” claim doesn’t match Coinbase’s own docs, which describe the products as cash-margined.
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Cboe is bringing Bitcoin and Ether continuous futures to a regulated U.S. exchange, offering perpetual-style crypto exposure without forcing traders onto offshore venues. It’s another sign that crypto derivatives are moving onshore, with all the tradeoffs that come with regulation.
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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has scrapped its decades-old no-deny settlement policy, giving crypto firms more room to publicly reject enforcement claims instead of swallowing the usual “pay up and shut up” routine. No-deny policy gone: The CFTC rescinds a 1998 rule that limited public denials in settlements. Crypto gets breathing room: Firms can […]
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CME Group has moved its Bitcoin and crypto futures and options closer to 24/7 trading, killing the old weekend gap created by its Friday close and bringing regulated crypto markets much closer to crypto’s nonstop rhythm. CME now trades crypto 24/7: Heres why it matters Near-24/7 trading: CME crypto derivatives now trade seven days a […]
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Bitcoin’s latest push higher is being backed by a sharp rise in Bitcoin open interest, a sign that traders are piling into the Bitcoin futures market with fresh capital. That can support the rally — but it also loads the gun for a nasty liquidation flush if the market turns. BTC moved from about $78,000 […]
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Bitcoin futures traders are piling back in, and the numbers say they’re not exactly tiptoeing. Bitcoin open interest has posted its strongest increase of 2026, climbing above levels seen during Bitcoin’s previous run toward an all-time high. That points to renewed speculation in the Bitcoin futures market — but it also means leverage is building […]
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US Treasury Fortifies Crypto Defenses as Institutional Interest Cools The U.S. Treasury is stepping into the crypto arena with a new cyber threat intelligence sharing program for digital asset firms, a move to strengthen security as the industry wrestles with declining institutional participation. While government support signals a push for legitimacy, the market tells a […]
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Bitcoin Futures Trading Volume Sinks to 2024 Low: Market Pause or Pivot Point? Bitcoin futures trading has taken a nosedive, with volumes plummeting to $1.09 trillion in January, the lowest since 2024, down from dizzying monthly highs above $2 trillion. This stark drop raises the question: is the speculative fire that fueled Bitcoin’s wild ride […]
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CME Group Smashes Records in 2025: Bitcoin Futures and Crypto Derivatives Hit All-Time Highs What happens when Wall Street fully embraces Bitcoin? CME Group’s staggering 2025 performance might just give us the answer. The global derivatives giant, based in Chicago, has reported an unprecedented average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts—a 6% leap from […]
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