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Bitcoin nears $80,000 as Hyperliquid steals the crypto spotlight
crypto4 days ago

Bitcoin nears $80,000 as Hyperliquid steals the crypto spotlight

Bitcoin surged to about $78,200—its highest since May and on track for near-$80k—while Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual futures platform, posted record activity and a roughly 195% year-to-date rise in its HYPE token, drawing substantial trading volume away from spot BTC. The rally was supported by macro factors and earlier short liquidations, and it comes amid ongoing U.S. regulatory chatter—Trump’s push for crypto framework and the CFTC’s push for clearer rules—which has boosted sentiment in the crypto space. Overall, the crypto market has gained around 25% over the past week.

via Fortune|
#bitcoin#crypto#crypto-derivatives
Bitcoin Surges to New Highs as $1B in Shorts Liquidated
finance1 year ago

Bitcoin Surges to New Highs as $1B in Shorts Liquidated

Bitcoin's recent surge above $117,500 was driven mainly by short-covering in derivatives, leading to over $1 billion in liquidations and a drop in open interest, indicating that the rally may be fragile without new inflows. Analysts suggest that the current momentum is fueled more by derivatives activity than spot demand, and caution that the rally's sustainability depends on future market inflows. The weakening US dollar and signs of economic slowdown support Bitcoin's bullish outlook, but traders remain cautious about the rally's durability.

via Decrypt|
#bitcoin#crypto-derivatives#finance
Bitcoin Liquidations Soar to $255 Million as Price Rebounds to $63K Before Halving
cryptocurrency2 years ago

Bitcoin Liquidations Soar to $255 Million as Price Rebounds to $63K Before Halving

Bitcoin experienced a sudden drop to $61,000, causing over $255 million in liquidations, but has since recovered to nearly $63,000. The broader crypto market has followed a similar trajectory, with the global market capitalization at $2.4 trillion. Crypto derivatives traders have faced significant losses, with over $700 million in long contracts liquidated over the weekend. Despite the upcoming Bitcoin halving, some experts believe that global liquidity improvements may have a more significant impact on the markets. However, uncertainty remains regarding the timing of liquidity improvements, with concerns raised about the potential impact of the halving on crypto asset prices.

via Decrypt|
#bitcoin#bitcoin-halving#crypto-derivatives
Bitcoin Volatility Surges as Price Nears All-Time High
cryptocurrency-markets2 years ago

Bitcoin Volatility Surges as Price Nears All-Time High

Bitcoin's price volatility has surged, with BTC trading 6.8% higher at $62,992 and 30-day realized volatility reaching 46%. Crypto derivatives volume has hit a record high, indicating increased risk appetite. Bitcoin miners are selling more coins amid rising prices, while Morgan Stanley is considering offering spot bitcoin ETFs to its customers, potentially opening liquidity floodgates. Additionally, trading volume on yield tokenization protocol Pendle Finance has surpassed $100 million, setting a new record.

via CoinDesk|
#bitcoin#crypto-derivatives#cryptocurrency-markets
Bitnomial's Derivatives Clearing Application for Bitcoin Futures Approved by U.S. CFTC
cryptocurrency2 years ago

Bitnomial's Derivatives Clearing Application for Bitcoin Futures Approved by U.S. CFTC

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved Bitnomial, a crypto derivatives company, to register as a derivatives clearing organization. This approval allows Bitnomial to settle margined futures and options contracts, including margined bitcoin futures and options tied to bitcoin futures for U.S. investors. The CFTC commissioners voted 2-1 in favor of Bitnomial's application, with the company already having approval to operate as a designated contract market and a futures commission merchant. Bitnomial CEO Luke Hoersten expressed the company's intention to expand its product offering and customer base now that the licensing process is complete.

via CoinDesk|
#bitcoin-futures#bitnomial#cftc-approval
Coinbase's Approval for Crypto Futures Marks a Significant Victory in the Battle for Cryptocurrency
cryptocurrency3 years ago

Coinbase's Approval for Crypto Futures Marks a Significant Victory in the Battle for Cryptocurrency

Coinbase has received approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) platform, allowing the exchange to offer crypto futures to U.S. retail customers. This regulatory victory is seen as significant for Coinbase and the crypto industry, especially as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused Coinbase of avoiding registration. The approval positions Coinbase alongside traditional finance firms and expands its addressable market, tapping into the global crypto derivatives market. Coinbase shares dropped slightly on the news but have seen a significant increase this year.

via Cointelegraph|
#coinbase#crypto-derivatives#cryptocurrency
CFTC Takes Aim at Binance Amid Crypto Exchange Woes
cryptocurrency-regulation3 years ago

CFTC Takes Aim at Binance Amid Crypto Exchange Woes

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair, Rostin Behnam, has stated that the Binance case is a clear evasion of the law. The CFTC has sued Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for allegedly offering unregistered crypto derivatives products, violating laws against offering futures transactions, failing to register as a futures commissions merchant, and poorly supervising operations. Court documents filed on Monday contained internal chats from Binance, including one from the exchange’s chief compliance officer, Samuel Lim, who allegedly said, “On the surface we cannot be seen to have U.S. users but in reality we should get them through other creative means."

via CoinDesk|
#binance#cftc#compliance
CFTC Files Lawsuit Against Binance and CZ for Crypto Derivatives Violations
cryptocurrency-regulation3 years ago

CFTC Files Lawsuit Against Binance and CZ for Crypto Derivatives Violations

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), alleging that the company knowingly offered unregistered crypto derivatives products in the U.S. against federal law. The suit also alleges that Binance directed its employees to spoof their locations through the use of virtual private networks. The CFTC is charging Binance with violating laws around offering futures transactions, “illegal off-exchange commodity options,” failing to register as a futures commissions merchant, designated contract market or swap execution facility, poorly supervising its business, not implementing know-your-customer or anti-money laundering processes, and having a poor anti-evasion program.

via CoinDesk|
#binance#cftc#crypto-derivatives