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Updated April 4, 2026 · 11:05 AM UTC

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XRP futures debut on Coinbase as Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin integrates into Aave

XRP futures and RLUSD stablecoin integration signal pivotal growth for Ripple in derivatives and DeFi markets.

12 months ago

Analysis

Mantra’s OM token crash saw 7,000% surge in derivatives trading amid market chaos

Binance and OKX respond to volatile OM trading, tightening risk controls amid scrutiny.

12 months ago

Derivatives

Bitcoin futures volume spikes almost 300%, but open interest wanes amidst market volatility

Bitcoin futures volume ballooned in response to geopolitical tensions, revealing a speculative market with shrinking commitments.

1 year ago

Research

Short-term optimism as Bitcoin perpetual volumes soar on Binance and OKX

Traders swarm to perpetual futures for quick gains as open interest shows mixed signals.

1 year ago

Derivatives

CFTC withdraws 2 staff warnings on crypto derivatives to align oversight with TradFi

By aligning crypto regulation with traditional financial products, the CFTC is paving the way for increased institutional confidence and market participation.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Kraken acquires US retail derivatives platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion

By acquiring NinjaTrader, Kraken navigates regulatory terrain to legally offer crypto futures in the U.S.

1 year ago

Derivatives

Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

The decision comes following the SEC dropping its lawsuit against Ripple on the XRP case.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Binance and OKX lose ground in market share over 2024, while Crypto.com records growth

Crypto.com spot volume had the largest growth in 2024, as the year closed with a new monthly trading volume peak.

1 year ago

Derivatives

Traders brace for volatility as $525M in crypto options set expire on Dec. 27

Although the volatility seems muted, the event might provoke a volatility shock before the year ends.

1 year ago

Middle East tension causes massive crypto market shakeup, $489 million liquidated

Derivatives 2 years ago

On-chain derivatives trading volume declines third week in a row

Derivatives 2 years ago

Bitcoin market cautious as longs and shorts balance out

Alpha 2 years ago

Funding rate volatility shows localized trading imbalances despite market stability

Alpha 2 years ago

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Derivatives news today

XRP futures debut on Coinbase as Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin integrates into Aave

Mantra’s OM token crash saw 7,000% surge in derivatives trading amid market chaos

Bitcoin futures volume spikes almost 300%, but open interest wanes amidst market volatility

Short-term optimism as Bitcoin perpetual volumes soar on Binance and OKX

CFTC withdraws 2 staff warnings on crypto derivatives to align oversight with TradFi

Kraken acquires US retail derivatives platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion

Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit

Binance and OKX lose ground in market share over 2024, while Crypto.com records growth

Traders brace for volatility as $525M in crypto options set expire on Dec. 27

Middle East tension causes massive crypto market shakeup, $489 million liquidated

On-chain derivatives trading volume declines third week in a row

Bitcoin market cautious as longs and shorts balance out

Funding rate volatility shows localized trading imbalances despite market stability