Derivatives
Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning
Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.
Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump
BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand.
Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war
Crypto and risk assets rally as the dollar retreats following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict in Iran may end soon, while bitcoin still faces a broader downtrend.
Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop
Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks.
Bitcoin holds above $72,000 as crypto market pauses after breakout
Bitcoin and ether edged higher as traders assessed macro risks, derivatives positioning and whether bitcoin can sustain a push toward $80,000.
Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises
BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins.
Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict
Risk assets fell across the board Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened to a near two-month high following renewed military escalation in Iran, pressuring the crypto market.
Bitcoin outperforms equities in risk-off session as Iran conflict enters third day
Bitcoin rebounded to $66,500 after weekend strikes on Iran triggered $300 million in liquidations. Oil jumped, equities slid and select DeFi tokens outperformed.
Bitcoin falls with ether, solana while decred, AI-linked tokens advance
Positioning in futures and options shows traders looking to protect against further declines.
STS Digital raises $30 million to expand crypto options platform
The Bermuda-based firm offers trading across 400+ cryptocurrencies with spot, vanilla, and exotic options, targeting institutional demand as crypto options open interest reaches $40 billion.
