Derivatives Archive
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The “Coinbase pre-IPO contract” has seen extreme volatility on FTX derivatives exchange.
By satoshi
April 14, 2021
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Analysts say billion-dollar liquidations are less of a risk even as the open interest on Ethereum futures hit a new high at $8 billion.
By satoshi
April 13, 2021
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Bitcoin’s three-month futures premium reached a record-high of 50%, signaling market inefficiencies.
By satoshi
April 11, 2021
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Positive news regarding the SEC lawsuit saw XRP price rally above $1 and its futures open interest to reach an all-time high.
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Retail traders have been using high leverage throughout the current bull market, but that’s not the real reason for today’s marketwide sell-off.
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The open interest of Polkadot futures soared to $1 billion, eclipsing Litecoin and XRP to make DOT the third-largest futures market.
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Futures traders are increasingly bullish on Ether price in the short-term with $2,500 now in play.
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Ethereum price recently made a strong move above $2,000 and derivatives data suggests bulls are preparing to push ETH price higher.
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Futures traders are using excessive leverage and historical data shows Bitcoin price crashes tend to occur after the futures premium reaches 30%.
By satoshi
March 30, 2021
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Risk-averse traders who believe Ethereum is in a bull trend often use the Iron Condor options strategy to limit their downside risk.
By satoshi
March 30, 2021
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The new futures contract will launch on May 3, 2021, pending regulatory approval.
By satoshi
March 30, 2021
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Analysts say Friday’s $6.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry is putting downward pressure on BTC price but derivatives data suggests otherwise.
By satoshi
March 25, 2021
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The largest-ever Bitcoin options expiry of $6 billion nearly doubles the previous record.
By satoshi
March 25, 2021
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BTC held the $50,000 support while derivatives indicators remained healthy, signaling investors’ optimism.
By satoshi
March 25, 2021
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Ed Tilly, the CEO of Cboe Global Markets, says that the Chicago-based exchange holding company hasn’t “given up on” crypto, despite earlier setbacks.
By satoshi
March 25, 2021
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Volatility derivatives are coming to DeFi with backing from several VC giants.
By satoshi
March 17, 2021
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Trading Bitcoin options can be a great way to access leverage while avoiding the liquidation risk presented by futures contracts but investors must keep an eye …
By satoshi
March 13, 2021
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The derivatives landscape offers “tantalizing” opportunities for stakers, according to Kent Barton of ShapeShift. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks.
By satoshi
March 11, 2021