Markets

Bitcoin Sees Surge in Institutional Confidence, Deribit-Listed BTC Options Market Reveals
Panning out over just the last week shows a much bigger sign of institutional positioning on BTC, Deribit said.

Bitcoin's Price Surge to $104K Liquidates Nearly $400M in Bearish BTC Bets, Opening Doors to Further Gains
The rally followed a U.K. trade deal announcement and record ETF inflows exceeding $40 billion.

Dogecoin, Cardano’s ADA Lead Market Gains as Bitcoin Traders Eye Next Fed Meeting
Analysts say they expect a 100 basis-point cut in 2025, with easing likely to start after July.

What’s Next for Bitcoin With Crypto Market Cheering Trump's Trade Deal Hype?
Several factors suggest the $100K breakout may not be a smooth ride.

BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Tops World’s Largest Gold Fund in Inflows This Year
IBIT's outperformance indicates institutions' confidence in bitcoin's long-term prospects despite the cryptocurrency's relatively dour price performance.

Bitcoin Traders Seek Downside Protection Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments
We have only seen some nuanced demand for protective BTC puts, reflecting limited caution among sophisticated traders, Deribit's CEO told CoinDesk.

VIRTUAL Surges 200% in a Month as Smart Money Pours Into Virtuals Protocol
VIRTUAL, the cryptocurrency of the Base-native Virtuals Protocol, has surged 207% in 30 days, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Support at $88.8K in Focus After Trendline Break; XRP Eyes Death Cross: Technical Analysis
XRP is nearing a 'death cross,' a bearish indicator, as its price falls below the 50-day moving average.

Ether-Bitcoin 'Squeeze' Hints at Imminent Volatility as Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Nears
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for May 7, aims to improve scalability and may impact market activity.

Bitcoin Traders’ Favorite Lottery Ticket for the First Half of the Year — The $300K BTC Call
"There are always folks that want the hyperinflation hedge," one observer said, explaining the solid open interest build up in the $300K call option expiring on June 26.

