Derivatives

Crypto Options Trading Volume Surged in January as Prices Fell
The drop in prices kicked off certain trading strategies.

Paradigm Offering 'Futures Spread Orderbooks' on Deribit and Bybit
Futures spread trading is considered less risky compared with futures contracts but there are still risks.

Genesis Posts Another Record Derivatives Trading Quarter With Over $20B in Volume
Bitcoin’s share of its loan mix fell thanks to the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust discount, Genesis said in its Q4 report.

Bitcoin May Soon Wake From Slumber, Derivatives Data Indicates
Day traders bored of bitcoin's recent slumber may soon have to remain glued to their screens, as a large number of open futures positions signal renewed price turbulence ahead. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Bitcoin May Soon Wake From Slumber, Derivatives Data Indicates
Futures markets remain a powder keg for short-term volatility, one observer said.

Coinbase Tries to Catch Up to Foreign-Based Rivals With Move Into Derivatives
With its acquisition of derivatives exchange FairX this week, Coinbase is seeking to gain traction in a market that’s dominated by its foreign-based competitors.

Coinbase Acquires Derivatives Exchange FairX
Crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to boom with the latest news from crypto exchange Coinbase to buy U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for Coinbase in a move to potentially offer crypto derivatives and futures products.

Coinbase Buys FairX to Launch Crypto Derivatives
Crypto exchange Coinbase is purchasing U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the implications for derivatives law and regulations in the U.S.

Bitcoin's Options Market Trims Bearish Bias as US Inflation Report Looms
Bitcoin's put-call skews recede, signaling waning demand for downside protection.

Bitcoin May Squeeze Higher as Retail Interest Subsides: Analysts
On-chain metrics like the “paper hands” ratio from Glassnode suggest a bottom could be nearing, one analyst said.

