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CME Unveils Around-the-Clock Single-Stock Futures for Big US Names
markets29 days ago

CME Unveils Around-the-Clock Single-Stock Futures for Big US Names

CME Group will launch more than 50 single-stock futures contracts tied to large US equities, cash-settled at the closing price, in two sizes (standard 100-share and micro 10-share) and trade five days a week nearly 23 hours a day, aiming to give traders leveraged exposure without options and attract retail participation amid IPOs and stock shortages; the move requires SEC and CFTC approvals and carries typical futures risks like choppiness after hours and trading commissions.

via Yahoo Finance|
#cme-group#derivatives#leverage
Kalshi Targets On-Chain Perpetual Futures Across 12 Altcoins
business2 months ago

Kalshi Targets On-Chain Perpetual Futures Across 12 Altcoins

Kalshi has filed with the U.S. CFTC to self-certify perpetual futures tied to roughly 12 major altcoins (including XRP, Solana and Dogecoin), following the regulator’s Bitcoin perps approval. Listing of these products will be considered case-by-case and is not yet approved. The move signals growing regulatory traction for onshore crypto derivatives in the U.S., even as competition from offshore platforms and 24/7 CME trading expands the landscape.

via Decrypt|
#altcoins#business#cftc
Coinbase pivots from spot trading after Q1 loss, betting on on-chain and multi-asset expansion
business3 months ago

Coinbase pivots from spot trading after Q1 loss, betting on on-chain and multi-asset expansion

Coinbase reported a $394.1 million net loss in Q1 2026 as revenue declined 31% to $1.41 billion, driven by a drop in crypto prices and a $482 million hit from assets held for investment. CEO Brian Armstrong framed the results as a step toward a broader, on-chain, multi-asset strategy—moving beyond purely spot trading toward derivatives, commodities, futures, AI payments, and regulated stablecoins—while the company’s EBITDA also fell year-over-year as it diversifies revenue sources.

via The Block|
#business#coin#coinbase
US equities show bubble signals as volatility spikes and froth widens
markets4 months ago

US equities show bubble signals as volatility spikes and froth widens

Bank of America derivatives strategists warn the U.S. stock market is edging toward bubble-like conditions, with Nasdaq-100 realized volatility at dot-com-era highs and froth building in pockets such as semiconductors; while the overall market isn’t yet in a bubble, other assets like the Kospi and the Bloomberg Commodity Index show extreme bubble-like dynamics. They suggest momentum plays via QQQ call spreads and hedges like VIX call spreads to navigate the risk amid a momentum-driven rally in megacap tech.

via MarketWatch|
#bubble#derivatives#equities
High-Stakes One-Day Options Could Weaken the Market’s Runway
markets4 months ago

High-Stakes One-Day Options Could Weaken the Market’s Runway

A surge in stock-linked options—especially one-day 0DTE calls—has helped propel the April rally via delta-hedging that requires dealers to buy futures, potentially creating a self-reinforcing bid. But April’s options expiry cleared much of that upside and SpotGamma says hedging is now neutral to negative, implying dealers may need to sell futures and a sharp reversal could follow, even as the rally remains intact.

via MarketWatch|
#0dte#derivatives#hedging
Ackman weighs standalone vehicle to bet on market complacency
business4 months ago

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
Yuan Hedging Surges as Regulators Push More Corporate Risk Management
business5 months ago

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
Bitcoin Surges to New Record High Above $126K Amid Market Rally
cryptocurrency10 months ago

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
Trump-Backed WLFI Token Set for Major Unlock Amid Surging Derivatives and Binance Listing
business11 months ago

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
Analysts Predict Bitcoin Surge to $200K by 2025
cryptocurrency1 year ago

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
Stellar Lumens (XLM) Surges Amid Market Optimism and Analyst Predictions
cryptocurrency1 year ago

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