Traders on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have been increasing their short positions on Bitcoin futures ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, according to K33 analyst David Zimmerman. This move indicates a cautious approach in the market, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to announce its latest interest rate…
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CME Group, a leading global markets company, has announced the launch of XRP and ICP reference rates and real-time indices. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse explained that the first step towards institutional crypto products is having a trusted benchmark reference rate. CME Group Introduces Transparent Pricing for Internet Computer and XRP CME Group, a leading global…
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Ethereum is tracking lower when writing, sinking roughly 18% from March 2024 highs. Even though bears appear to be in control at spot rates, keeping the second most valuable coin below $3,700, confidence is high among analysts. ETH Futures Open Interest Rising On CME Taking to X, one of them noted that there are solid…
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The Bitcoin price has risen to over $45,900 in the last few hours, an increase of 7.5% in the last 24 hours. These are the three main reasons: #1 Massive Bid From CME The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price was predominantly led by activities on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). At a point, the Bitcoin…
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The new trading capability comes simultaneously with a surge in interest in crypto financial products in the United States. Cboe Digital has announced the launch date of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) margin futures trading – Jan. 11, 2024. The regulated crypto-native exchange and clearinghouse will become the first in the United States to offer…
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The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has recently clinched the title of the largest Bitcoin futures exchange by open interest, overtaking the renowned crypto exchange, Binance. Data from Coinglass reveals that CME’s open positions have reached roughly $4.04 billion across 108,900 Bitcoin contracts, accounting for 24.22% of the entire Bitcoin futures market. Open interest in the…
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Source: Adobe/fotofabrika The regulated derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has dethroned Binance as the largest Bitcoin ( BTC) futures exchange. The shift marks the first time in two years that CME has claimed the top spot, indicating a surge in demand from institutional traders. According to data from CoinGlass, CME now ranks first among futures…
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The CME booms as the crypto industry anticipates the approval approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. The crypto industry continues to anticipate the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States as more investment managers file amended applications with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The high…
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CME Bitcoin futures hit a two-year high, but options market data reflects investors’ hesitancy. Bitcoin futures open interest at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) hit an all-time high of $3.65 billion on Nov. 1. This metric considers the value of every contract in play for the remaining calendar months, where buyers (longs) and sellers (shorts)…
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The stars are lining up for Bitcoin price, but a few major price threats remain in play. Bitcoin (BTC) price surged by 26.5% in October and several indicators hit a one-year high, including the BTC futures premium and the Grayscale GBTC discount. For this reason, it’s challenging to present a bearish thesis for BTC as…
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