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Institutions Still Skeptical of a Near-Term Bitcoin Price Rally, CME Options Data Show
The higher implied volatility for short-dated puts suggests investors are willing to pay a premium for downside protection, CF Benchmarks said.

Coinbase Shares Sink 9% on Report CME to Consider Listing Spot Bitcoin
The stock was the second worst performing among crypto stocks on Thursday.

Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev Appeals Guilty Verdict; CME's Plan for Spot Bitcoin Trading
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev filed an appeal after being found guilty of money laundering. Plus, CME plans to offer spot bitcoin trading to clients, according to a report from the Financial Times. And, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) weighs in on next week's expected vote on U.S. legislation to regulate the crypto industry.

CME Looks to Take On Binance and Coinbase, Could Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading: Report
The CME is already the top bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, while the offshore, non-regulated Binance dominates the spot market.

Bitcoin Back Down to $66K as Rising Treasury Yields Catch Investor Interest
Prediction markets and CME's Fed Watch Tool have virtually ruled out a rate cut until later this year

CME Trading Volume Reached Highest in 3 Years After Bitcoin ETF Approval
The total derivatives trading volume on CME rose 35% in January to $94.9 billion, the highest since October 2021.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger 'Selling Pressure' on CME Futures Market: K33
Bitcoin futures' open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surged to an all-time high Tuesday as institutions piled into the asset, speculating on a spot bitcoin ETF approval.

'Smart Money' Is Record Long on BTC Ahead of Expected Bitcoin ETF
Bullish bets by institutional investors and knowledgeable market participants have reached an all-time high on the CME, data tracked by MacroMicro show.

CME-Listed Bitcoin, Ether Futures Flash a Rare Bullish Signal
The rare signal indicates that institutions have long exposure but not via spot, one observer said.

Wintermute Asia Processes Its First Options Block Trade Through CME Group
The market maker partnered with CME Group to meet the growing institutional investors' interest in gaining exposure to digital assets.
