Derivatives

U.S. Election 2024: Bitcoin and S&P 500 Options Diverge, Hinting at Major Market Moves
"Either the strong positive correlation between BTC and the S&P 500 is about to break and flip negative, or one of these markets is mispriced. The excitement lies in the uncertainty."

U.S. Crypto Industry Will Follow a Different Path From Rest of World: BitMEX Group CEO
BitMex does not operate in the U.S. and is positioned more in Asia than any other part of the world.

Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level
High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital.

Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out
Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for puts, according to QCP Capital.

One Trading Secures Regulatory Approval From Dutch Regulator to Offer Crypto Derivatives Trading in Europe
With the new license, One Trading becomes the only perpetual futures trading venue in the EU and the first cash-settled perpetuals platform in Europe, according to a company press release.

Sygnum's First-Half Spot Crypto Trading Doubles, Derivatives Increase 500%
The surging trading volumes helped the bank reach profitability for the first time.

Bitcoin Traders Brace for 'Fat Tails' as Focus Shifts to Trump's Nashville Bitcoin Conference Speech
Speculation is high that Trump will announce a bigger role for BTC in the financial system, triggering a parabolic rise in the cryptocurrency's price, one observer said.

Celestia's TIA Token Surges 25%, Leaves Crypto Traders in Disbelief
Funding rates in perpetual futures tied to TIA are most negative since January, indicating a bias for shorts or bearish bets.

Kraken’s Derivatives Arm Joins Copper’s Crypto Settlement Network
Copper’s ClearLoop provides institutions with connectivity to OKX, Bybit, Deribit, BIT, Gate.io, Bitfinex, Bitget and PowerTrade, with Bitstamp and Bitmart soon to go live.

Trader Buys 2M Dogecoin Call Options as Meme Coin Market Heats Up
The options will expire on June 14 and have a strike price of $0.22 or about 31% higher than the current price.

