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Bitcoin, crypto derivatives and DeFi continue to be hot in late July. Just one week ago, bitcoin’s price hit an intraday high of $9,568 in a low-volume environment. This week’s action, fueled by increased exchange volumes, has traders excited at the thought a long-term bull market may be back. As much
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A number of analysts have suggested the meteoric price performance of the Compound Governance Token (COMP) may have been orchestrated using derivatives.After initially changing hands for approximately $80 each upon its June 18 listing on Poloniex, COMP quickly rallied 500% to post highs above $380 June 21 as news of
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There’s a strange trend in crypto derivatives right now: volumes have dropped precipitously, just as open interest has boomed. What’s going on? Since the May 11 halving event, trading volume in crypto futures has fallen 76%, from $35 billion to $8.5 billion by June 23, according to research firm Skew. You’re reading First Mover,
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For those of us involved in the cryptocurrency space, we've gotten used to the fast-paced nature of this rapidly growing industry. New technology quickly becomes old, bright shiny projects lose their luster, and what started out as a few privacy advocates sending “magic internet money” to one another has mushroomed
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In brief: Early this month, Coinmarketcap changed the algorithm used to rank crypto exchanges. The changes saw Bitmex, ByBit, and Deribit ranked 175th, 177th, and 179th respectively. The team at Coinmarketcap has explained that a separate page for derivative platforms will be added soon.There is no doubt that the rate at which changes
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The expiration of $328 million in BTC derivatives can lead to more volatility. Now Bitcoin price has gone slightly below the $9,500 level.As the CME futures expire on May 29, the coin market is expected to exhibit vintage volatility associated with the event. This is coming at a time that
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Over the past few weeks, analysts have said Bitcoin is finally finding a local top.For the third time in a matter of months, the cryptocurrency was rejected in the $10,000 range. It was a rejection that caused many to reconsider their bullish stance on BTC due to the level’s importance.Though
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Having launched in 2014, BitMEX enjoyed many years as the only fish swimming in the cryptocurrency derivatives pond. However, in recent times, it has found itself surrounded by an increasing number of competitors, both large and small.OKEx, Huobi, and Binance have all expanded from the spot markets into the crypto
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Bitcoin (BTC) mining has become a multibillion-dollar industry. Pools, manufacturers and farms contribute to the growth and professionalization of the space. Financial service companies bring institutional-grade products and capital that increases liquidity for the biggest operators.There’s a fundamental shortage of United States dollars available relative to the overall demand when
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Since the market rout on March 12, otherwise known as ‘Black Thursday,’ bitcoin futures and options contracts have seen significant demand. On May 14, CME Group saw the total number of outstanding derivatives contracts (open interest) touch a high of $142 million. Four days later, CME broke records again.
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