CME
CME loses top spot to Binance in bitcoin futures open interest as institutional demand wanes
Behind the move is a sharp narrowing in the profitability of the basis trade, in which traders attempt to capture a spread by buying spot bitcoin while selling BTC futures.
Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest 'Backwardation' Since FTX Collapse Hinting Possible Bottom
So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.
CME Announces First XRP and SOL Option Trades
Initial trades were conducted by major market participants, including Wintermute, Galaxy, Cumberland DRW, and SuperState.
Federal Reserve Rate Cut Could Spark a Revival in Bitcoin’s Basis Trade
CME open interest and futures premiums have slumped this year. Looser monetary policy may change the picture.
XRP Futures Volume on the CME Hit a Record $235M
Institutional investors prefer CME derivatives for regulated exposure to digital assets, avoiding direct ownership.
Bitcoin Trades Within Descending Channel as CME Gap Gets Filled
Technical chart signals continued pressure but shallower dips hint at resilience.
Bitcoin CME Futures Premium Slides, Suggests Waning Institutional Appetite
The premium has dropped to lowest since October 2023, according to 10x Research.
CME's XRP Futures Have Pulled In Nearly $30M Since Debut, Fueling XRP ETF Hopes
Strong institutional interest in CME’s new XRP futures contracts is reviving hopes for a U.S.-listed spot XRP ETF, as the token gains traction in regulated markets.
CME Group Crypto Derivatives Volume Soars 129% in April With ETH Leading the Charge
The exchange saw its crypto derivatives volumes rise sharply to $8.9 billion in April, led by ether futures growth.
Bitcoin CME Futures Gap Lower After Trump Says 'There Won't Be a Deal With China'
Trump, when asked about sliding markets, said sometimes you have to "take medicine."
