CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives marketplaces, has launched micro-sized bitcoin and ether options. “The launch of these micro-sized options builds on the significant growth and liquidity we have seen in our micro bitcoin and micro ether futures,” said a CME executive.
CME Now Offers Micro Bitcoin, Ether Options
CME Group announced…
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Grayscale Investments’ trust fund GBTC still trades at a 25% discount compared to Bitcoin’s price. Strong inflows into the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) (BITO) in the past two weeks pushed its Bitcoin (BTC) exposure to a new record high. No Bitcoin outflows despite ‘rollover’ risks The fund, which uses futures contracts to gain exposure…
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Rising inflation forces investors to look for defensive assets. What can the cryptocurrency market offer them? The world is becoming increasingly volatile and uncertain. The assertion that “inflation is the silent thief” is becoming less relevant. In 2021, inflation has turned into a rather loud and brazen robber. Now, inflation is at its highest in…
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Valkyrie Investments CEO Leah Wald opens up on the importance of Bitcoin ETFs and why the traditional financial world should pay attention to digital assets moving forward. Cointelegraph sat down with Leah Wald, CEO of digital asset investment firm Valkyrie Investments, to learn more about the importance of a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) and…
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INJ books a 100%+ gain shortly after the release of the Injective Bridge v2 and the launch of DEX-based perpetual futures for ATOM. Trading perpetual futures contracts in decentralized apps is a crypto sub-sector ripe for growth, especially as discussions of regulation, taxation and mandatory KYC at centralized exchanges continue to take place. One DEX…
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The news from TMX Group arrives as cryptocurrencies are increasingly gaining interest from investors and companies. In response to institutional investors’ concerns about the risks of trading in a new asset class, TMX Group, Canada’s major stock market operator, has revealed plans to launch its first-ever crypto futures product. While speaking to Reuters, TMX Group’s…
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Eqonex previously said it was engaged in discussions on the potential merger or takeover options in late 2021. The Nasdaq-listed digital assets financial services company Eqonex has launched a new type of Bitcoin (BTC) investment product, a BTC dated futures contract with a physical settlement. Announcing the news on Wednesday, Eqonex explained that its BTC…
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Bitcoin’s drop to $42,000 obliterated its open interest and liquidated a large swath of leveraged traders, but analysts say OI resets typically provide great buying opportunities. The weekend is upon us and fear remains the dominant short-term sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. Earlier today Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped to $47,250 and investors are biting their…
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MicroStrategy’s purchase of 7,002 BTC might have helped boost Bitcoin price today, but derivatives data also shows that pro traders are becoming more bullish. The $4,700 Bitcoin (BTC) price spike on Nov. 29 was likely a great relief for holders, but it seems premature to call the bottom according to derivative metrics. This should not…
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Invesco withdrew its Bitcoin Strategy ETF due to the inability to offer exposure to a mix of futures swaps and spot Bitcoin. After dropping a filing for a Bitcoin (BTC) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) in October, United States $1.6-trillion asset manager Invesco has disclosed the reasons behind its decision. Anna Paglia, global head of ETFs…
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