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CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surge Indicates Interim BTC Price Top
Every once in a while, open interest sees a spike in a relatively short amount of time. When that happens, it nearly always marks a turning point for bitcoin prices, one observer noted.
Will Hashdex's 'Undeniable' Distinctions Help Win Bitcoin ETF Race? Some Analysts Think So
Hashdex's decision to use CME, a regulated exchange, per the SEC's requirement of a surveillance-sharing agreement (SSA), might set it apart from the group.
CME Is Now the Second-Largest Bitcoin Futures Exchange: Coinglass
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is now the second-largest bitcoin futures exchange, with only Binance holding a greater market share, according to data from Coinglass. "First Mover" hosts Jennifer Sanasie and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss, as some observers believe that the recent rally in the crypto market is institutionally led.
CME on the Cusp of Replacing Binance as Top Bitcoin Futures Exchange
With a notional open interest (OI) of $3.54 billion, CME is now the second-largest bitcoin futures exchange.
Institutions Race for Bitcoin, Sending CME Open Interest to Record High
Open interest for the CME's bitcoin product hit 100,000 BTC ($3.4 billion) for the first time ever.
Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData
The increase suggests that institutions might be hedging their positions.
Bitcoin, Ether CME Futures Saw Record Participation From Large Traders in Q2
Bitcoin futures institutional interest continued to increase throughout the quarter as investors sought regulated venues/products to hedge rising market volatility and manage risk and exposure, CME said.
U.S. House Committee Publishes Draft Stablecoin Bill; CME to Add New Crypto Offerings
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee published a draft version of a potential landmark stablecoin bill, with proposals including a moratorium on stablecoins backed by other cryptocurrencies and a request to study a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Separately, derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures options contracts.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Runs Hot; Outlook for Bitcoin Futures on CME
The January PCE Price Index – the Fed's favored inflation indicator – unexpectedly rose to 5.4%. Separately, three-month bitcoin futures listed on the CME, which is widely considered a proxy for institutional activity, are trading at an annualized premium of around 8.7% to the underlying reference index. The equivalent premium on offshore exchanges, mainly Binance, has jumped to 6.3%, the highest since January 2022.
Bitcoin Futures on CME Outpace Those on Binance to Trade at Widest Premium Since November 2021
The CME accounts for a majority of activity in standard futures market tied to bitcoin, one observer said, while explaining a relatively higher premium in futures listed on the Chicago-based exchange.
