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business2 days ago•5 min saved

Ackman weighs standalone vehicle to bet on market complacency

Bill Ackman is in talks to launch a new stand-alone fund that would place asymmetric bets against prevailing market narratives, echoing the pandemic-era doomsday trades that generated huge windfalls for Pershing Square. The strategy would use derivatives and short-term US debt before deploying into large credit and macro bets, potentially via an Amsterdam-listed vehicle, while Ackman also pursues growth ahead of a public listing and broader conglomerate moves amid recent fund-performance headwinds.

via Financial Times|

#bill-ackman #business #derivatives

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Yuan Hedging Surges as Regulators Push More Corporate Risk Management

Chinese firms are rushing to hedge currency risk using forwards, options and swaps as a stronger yuan squeezes exporters; regulators have urged banks to promote hedging and raise corporate hedging ratios, fueling a record level of dollar sales and a shift that could support yuan strength, even as external factors like the Middle East conflict and policy tweaks temper gains.

via Reuters|

#business #derivatives #hedging

cryptocurrency6 months ago•3 min saved

Bitcoin Surges to New Record High Above $126K Amid Market Rally

Bitcoin's recent record rally has led options traders to bet on a potential rise to $140,000, with open interest around that strike price, amid a surge in demand driven by safe-haven demand during a US government shutdown and increased spot market activity. Despite the rally, traders remain cautious about volatility and potential corrections, with some seeing opportunities in overbought conditions.

via Bloomberg.com|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #derivatives

cryptocurrency6 months ago•2 min saved

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Lows Amid Potential Breakout Signals

Bitcoin's derivatives market is experiencing unprecedented activity, indicating market maturity with increased institutional involvement and potentially steadier price movements. Despite lower volatility, historical patterns suggest a possible rally in 2025, driven by veteran holders and cyclical trends following halving events.

via AMBCrypto|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #derivatives

business7 months ago•3 min saved

Trump-Backed WLFI Token Set for Major Unlock Amid Surging Derivatives and Binance Listing

Open interest in WLFI derivatives neared $950 million ahead of a partial token unlock, with trading volume surging over 535%, indicating strong market interest. The token's value could place it among the top 10 cryptocurrencies if prices hold, with significant trading activity on Binance and OKX. The unlock involves 20% of tokens purchased by early supporters, and the token is linked to the Trump family, with US President Donald Trump as a key advocate.

via Cointelegraph|

#business #cryptocurrency #derivatives

business9 months ago•3 min saved

Jane Street's Large Deposits and Market Impact in India

Jane Street Group deposited $564 million in an escrow account to comply with India's SEBI amid ongoing investigations into alleged market manipulation related to its options trading, with the firm denying the allegations and considering legal options while its return to the Indian market remains uncertain.

via Bloomberg|

#business #derivatives #india-regulator

business9 months ago•5 min saved

India Bans Jane Street Over Market Manipulation Allegations

India's SEBI has temporarily banned US-based firm Jane Street from accessing its securities market and seized 48.4 billion rupees ($570 million) due to alleged index manipulation and unfair trading practices, marking a rare regulatory action against a foreign entity in India's growing derivatives market.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #derivatives #india

cryptocurrency1 year ago•2 min saved

Analysts Predict Bitcoin Surge to $200K by 2025

Bitcoin's recent surge past $100,000 has sparked predictions of further growth, with a 6% chance of reaching $150,000 by January, according to DeFi derivatives platform Derive. The market has stabilized after initial volatility, with institutional investments, particularly from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, playing a significant role in Bitcoin's price dynamics. Analysts suggest that Bitcoin's price could double by 2025, driven by strategic moves from firms like MicroStrategy and potential policy changes under President-elect Donald Trump.

via Decrypt|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #derivatives

cryptocurrency1 year ago•2 min saved

Stellar Lumens (XLM) Surges Amid Market Optimism and Analyst Predictions

Stellar's XLM cryptocurrency has experienced a significant rally, achieving a 600% increase in November, driven by soaring derivatives demand and news of its support for the Federal Reserve's FedNow system. XLM's open interest reached a historic high of $443.99 million, contributing to its explosive price surge. Despite being overbought, the potential for increased utility and demand suggests further price action could continue into 2025.

via AMBCrypto News|

#cryptocurrency #derivatives #fednow

cryptocurrency1 year ago•3 min saved

Bitcoin Surges Past $90K Amid Market Optimism and Policy Shifts

Bitcoin's recent surge past $93,000 has sparked discussions about its potential to reach $100,000, driven by four key metrics including derivatives data and US dollar outlook. Despite some miners taking profits, the market remains optimistic, with a 13% futures premium indicating bullish sentiment. The launch of a $54 billion Bitcoin ETF and macroeconomic conditions, such as US Treasury yields and a crypto-friendly US administration, further support the potential for continued price gains.

via Cointelegraph|

#bitcoin #cryptocurrency #derivatives

financebitcoin-trading2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Surge in Crypto Trading Volume"

Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) experienced a 35% surge in trading volume in January, reaching $94.9 billion, the highest in three years, following the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. The rise in futures volume and decline in options volume suggests institutional investors are winding down their positions after the ETF approval. Additionally, the volume of bitcoin futures open interest surpassed Binance but has since fallen, while ether futures and options trading volumes on CME also saw increases.

via CoinDesk|

#bitcoin-etf #cme #derivatives

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chinese Brokers Restrict Cross-Border Swaps Amid Plummeting Stocks, Impact on Global Markets"

Chinese brokerages, including state-owned China International Capital Corp (CICC), have restricted domestic investors' ability to undertake cross-border swap transactions, particularly total return swaps (TRS), in an effort to defend the weak stock market. This move comes as the Chinese stock market faces renewed pressure and hits multi-year lows, with the securities regulator vowing to prevent abnormal market fluctuations and crack down on "ill-intended short selling". The restrictions on TRS could thwart domestic fund managers and allow brokers to limit overall exposure to derivatives, as Chinese authorities ramp up efforts to stem the selloff in Chinese stocks.

via Reuters|

#chinese-brokerages #derivatives #finance

finance2 years ago•0 min saved

"Snowball Derivatives Cause Major Losses for Chinese Retail Investors"

Chinese retail investors have suffered significant losses in complex derivatives products, known as "snowball," which have been marketed to them by domestic brokerages. These products, which are linked to the performance of stocks and indexes, have caused losses for investors as market volatility has increased. The situation has raised concerns about the risks associated with such derivatives and the potential impact on China's financial markets.

via Financial Times|

#chinese-retail-investors #derivatives #finance

finance2 years ago•3 min saved

China's Stock Market Turmoil: Trillions Lost and Investor Exodus

China's stock market decline has led to significant losses on derivatives tied to the country's equity indexes, triggering a cycle of selling in stocks and futures contracts as market participants manage their risks. The drop has hit "snowball" products, leading to forced selling of stock futures contracts and further pressuring the market. Analysts estimate the outstanding notional amount in such products to be around $50 billion, with roughly 40% of knock-ins likely being hit. As knock-in levels are reached, brokers are selling stock index futures to hedge their exposures, and the divergence between futures prices and spot prices is drawing in arbitrageurs.

via Reuters.com|

#china #derivatives #finance

cryptocurrency2 years ago•2 min saved

Bitcoin's Resilience: Unstoppable Surge Amidst Hype and Recession

Bitcoin's recent bull-market surge has been characterized by a series of price gains and horizontal consolidations, with pullbacks of 20% or more remaining elusive. This may be due to the dominance of spot-market buyers and low leverage in the system. The spot market, where assets are traded for immediate delivery, has seen increased activity, while the share of derivatives trading has declined. The use of leverage in derivatives trading is lower compared to previous bull runs, reducing the likelihood of liquidations-induced volatility. Additionally, trading activity is more concentrated in standard futures on regulated exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), where extreme leverage is less common. Lastly, the use of coins as margin for trading has decreased, with cash or stablecoin-margined contracts becoming more prevalent.

via CoinDesk|

#bitcoin #bull-market #cryptocurrency