2020-9-15 15:45 |
Bitcoin futures market funding rates show traders are heavily shorting BTC, causing a short squeeze.
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The funds likely boosted short positions to take advantage of attractive "cash and carry" yields.
2020-8-24 13:49 | |
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Bitcoin has been surging higher over recent weeks and months. The cryptocurrency has done so well, in fact, that it is actually the best-performing macro asset of the year — unless you count Ethereum as one.
2020-8-24 23:00 | |
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A massive short squeeze in the futures market is the likely reason behind Chainlink (LINK) price surging by 52% on Saturday.
2020-8-9 02:46 | |
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Are you surprised? Many aren’t! Binance Futures is all set to make the most out of the ongoing DeFi craze. It doesn’t matter whether the price of a digital asset goes up or down, cryptocurrency exchanges roll in cash either way.
2020-7-22 18:41 | |
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After a record-breaking recovery rally, traders aren’t convinced any of the recent gains in the S&P 500 are sustainable and have amassed the largest net short futures position over the past decade.
2020-6-23 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s consolidation over the past few weeks hasn’t been seen as bullish by everyone. Case in point: institutional traders on the CME are currently net short on BTC futures. Yet, a trader says that those shorting have “terrible odds” of making money.
2020-6-22 02:00 | |
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A basket of bearish signals suggests further problems for BTC/USD, but a higher CME futures gap is among the causes for hope this week.
2020-5-26 12:03 | |
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Wall Street had a grim forecast for Disney first quarter earnings, but its report fell far short of expectations, sending Dow futures falling. The post Severe Disney Earnings Miss Is About To Ruin The Dow’s Week appeared first on CCN.com
2020-5-6 01:10 | |
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As of April 28, CME Bitcoin Future COT report showed net short with a major spread between the longs and short; what's interesting is that while retail went long, leveraged funds or institutional moneThe post CME Bitcoin Futures COT report indicates short sellers are favored appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-5-3 18:00 | |
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BTC futures are looking bearish. Some traders are willing to pay a high APR to place their bets on the price dropping. Bitcoin futures markets are pointing downward, but traders are still split on what to expect.
2020-4-14 23:15 | |
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Singapore-based crypto futures exchange Bybit has announced the addition of Tether (USDT) perpetual contracts. By adding the stablecoin to its existing futures contracts (BTC, ETH, EOS and XRP paired with USD), the exchange aims to furnish traders with greater simplicity and flexibility, as they can now hold long and short positions simultaneously to better hedge...
2020-3-25 20:00 | |
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The difference between longs and shorts in Bitcoin is almost at an all-time high. However, this signal has not always been reliable — giving different outcomes on several occasions. After a mediocre start, interest in the Bakkt Bitcoin futures platform has started to pick up.
2019-12-2 16:32 | |
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Malta-based, OKEx, which describes itself as ‘the world’s largest futures cryptocurrency exchange’, has just expanded its product offering, to include Tether-Margined Bitcoin Futures.
2019-11-14 20:00 | |
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Gold futures fell on Monday to their lowest levels since early August. The loss comes despite a mixed session for stocks and a declining U. S. dollar. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will testify before Congress on Wednesday and Thursday.
2019-11-12 22:53 | |
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Bitcoin price suddenly dropped from $9,300 to $8,350 within a span of minutes on the CME bitcoin futures market.
2019-11-5 13:28 | |
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OKEx, a bitcoin and crypto asset exchange headquartered in Malta, announced the launch of USDT futures trading, served as a virtual derivative product that is quoted and settled in USDT. Each contract has a face value of a fixed amount of digital tokens.
2019-11-5 02:48 | |
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Some still assert that the launch of two bitcoin futures products crashed markets in 2017 as it was the first time investors could short the asset. What they have done has completely changed the landscape two years later.
2019-10-24 11:00 | |
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In short, no. Bakkt’s bitcoin futures launch yesterday was underwhelming but it has not had any impact on crypto markets which are doing exactly what they have done for the past couple of years. Another Slide For Crypto Assets Another day another dump.
2019-9-24 09:00 | |
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The long-awaited Bakkt platform has finally been given an official launch date. The regulated Bitcoin futures platform will go live on September 23, 2019. Naturally, the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency community has greeted the news with optimism.
2019-8-17 01:00 | |
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Most thought that trader Michael Burry was crazy when he started shorting stocks in 2008. But he felt that the market was overheated and the prices would eventually drop. His intuition was right – and it made him $100 million richer.
2019-8-16 22:47 | |
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Bitcoin may sink to just above $8,000 in the short term in order to keep in line with its historical behavior, new crypto analysis suggests. BTC To Descend Below $9k? Currently circulating on social media are charts of CME Group’s Bitcoin futures performance which traditionally impacts on the Bitcoin price.
2019-8-15 15:00 | |
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After a short period of consolidation, Bitcoin (BTC) broke down and has dropped below the key support level of $11,000 that has previously been a strong region of buying pressure for the cryptocurrency.
2019-8-14 03:00 | |
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Another week, another of Crypto Tidbits. Over the past seven days, Bitcoin actually managed to regain some of its bullish steam. As of the time of writing this, the cryptocurrency is trading at $10,500, just $200 of the weekly high established on Friday.
2019-8-4 00:00 | |
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Coinspeaker Crypto Exchange FTX Starts ‘Shitcoin Futures Index’ for Traders to Short AltsFTX, a crypto derivatives platform, has started to offer a very interesting new product recently.
2019-8-2 12:10 | |
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FTX, a crypto derivatives platform, has started to offer a very curious new product recently. The company has created a speculative index fund called SHIT-PERP: Shitcoin Index Perpetual Futures. That’s right, people, futures for the so-called shitcoins.
2019-8-2 23:38 | |
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A leading crypto exchange has bundled altcoins into a one-of-a-kind futures index
2019-8-1 18:00 | |
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Most traders were net short Bitcoin on Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s (CME) regulated futures market based on their latest report. Data from the Commitment of Traders (COT) report released Friday, July 26 shows that both commercial and non-commercial traders held a combined 4,464 short contracts to 3,216 longs on CME, skewing the balance 58% to 42% […] The post Bitcoin shorts by institutional traders are high based on CFTC data appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-7-29 21:26 | |
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With bitcoin futures volumes picking up, can a rally above the recent highs result in a short squeeze? Let’s look at the charts
2019-7-9 20:45 | |
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Binance will add leveraged futures trading to its cryptocurrency exchange platform within weeks. That’s according to a keynote speech delivered by CEO Changpeng Zhao at the Asia Blockchain Summit on Tuesday.
2019-7-2 11:05 | |
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BitMEX, a bitcoin derivatives exchange, has surpassed $1 trillion in annual trading volume, according to a tweet by founder Arthur Hayes. It comes as bitcoin futures trading volumes explode to record highs on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) platform.
2019-7-1 15:04 | |
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Bitcoin trading activity is breaking all-time records in terms of volume and open interest in Bitcoin futures. The latest trading activity has caused Bitcoin’s value to reach an 18-month high, forcing a huge amount of Bitmex short-sellers to abruptly liquidate their positions.
2019-6-28 00:00 | |
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A CFTC report has highlighted a 14 percent increase in short positions held by institutions and big traders in the CME Bitcoin futures market. Smaller retail traders are taking the other side of this trade, leading market experts to think there may be a missing piece to the puzzle, as reported by Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2019.
2019-6-27 20:00 | |
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As speculative interest has returned to bitcoin futures markets, so too have short sellers. According to the most recent CFTC Commitment of Trader’s (COT) report, hedge funds may have been getting roasted by BTC/USD’s meteoric rise through $11,000.
2019-6-26 01:00 | |
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Bitcoin price reached $11k, and FOMO set in. However, an interesting observation made by most traders noted that the BTC short futures position is on the rise. The buy orders are on an overdrive, which must have led the price of the king coin to reach higher.
2019-6-24 21:34 | |
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Coinspeaker After CBOE Delisted BTC Futures, CME’s Bitcoin Futures Hit RecordCBOE, short for Chicago Board Options Exchange, has decided to stop offering Bitcoin futures on its options market.
2019-6-20 12:03 | |
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Coinspeaker After CBOE Delisted BTC Futures, CME’s Bitcoin Futures Hit RrecordCBOE, short for Chicago Board Options Exchange, has decided to stop offering Bitcoin futures on its options market.
2019-6-20 12:03 | |
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Bitcoin buyers are attempting to reject the bearish rising wedge pattern right now, after a short squeeze on the Bitcoin futures market elevated the price beyond $8,300. Will bulls be able to maintain this momentum, or will the heavy selling pressure prove too much to handle? Let’s take a look.
2019-6-14 17:00 | |
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By CCN: Dow Jones futures ripped higher in early trading Wednesday as short-sellers were forced to close out their positions. The epic short squeeze whipped up more momentum for the full-throttle rally that pushed the Dow to its second-best day of the year on Tuesday.
2019-6-5 14:23 | |
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By CCN: The Dow and broader U. S. stock market finished lower on Friday, as investors weighed a myriad of macro risks against an apparent surge in consumer confidence. Those betting on a consumer-driven recovery may be in for a rude awakening amid record debt levels and the ongoing U.
2019-5-18 22:17 | |
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By CCN: Wall Street bitcoin traders clearly DGAF about the Tether/Bitfinex scandal. As crypto investment firm HASH CIB noted on Twitter, institutional traders were more bullish than ever last week, with no short positions taken on bitcoin in CME’s BTC futures market.
2019-5-16 19:28 | |
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Bakkt could soon proceed with its Bitcoin futures product if the CFTC does not raise any objections within 10 days. We’ll Be Bakkt…Soonish Bakkt could be cleared to proceed in just 10 short days pending Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approval.
2019-5-14 14:00 | |
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Short description: DRIVE Markets, is an institutional crypto and fiat currency exchange, offering high frequency futures and spot trading for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple and Ethereum. Main Content: Overview DRIVE Markets, is an institutional crypto and fiat currency exchange, offering high frequency futures and spot trading for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple and Ethereum.
2019-3-31 12:40 | |
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Former IMF economist Mark Dow enshrined his name in derivatives trading lore when he famously shorted the bitcoin price from its December 2017 peak near $20,000 all the way down to its trough below $3,500 a year later.
2019-3-16 01:00 | |
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On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry.
2019-3-15 01:08 | |
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On February 24, the Bitcoin price plunged from $4,190 to $3,714 within minutes by 11. 3 percent against the U. S. dollar. While many traders were not taken aback by the sudden drop in the price of the dominant cryptocurrency, some were surprised by the magnitude of it in a short time frame.
2019-2-25 12:35 | |
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Last month, CoinFLEX, short for Coin Futures and Lending Exchange, announced its potential offering of physically-delivered futures for three cryptos, i. e. Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum.
2019-2-21 16:20 | |
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NASDAQ is planning to add new, third-party liquid indices, specifically tied to the value of bitcoin and ether. Details were released on affiliate site nasdaqtrader.
2019-2-15 21:18 | |
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Cryptocurrency derivatives marketplace, Delta Exchange has launched the World’s first stablecoin-settled futures on bitcoin and leading altcoins. With the days of one way up moves in cryptocurrency prices behind us, the global crypto trading action is moving to futures exchanges.
2019-2-14 23:47 | |
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Within the cryptocurrency community, there is often confusion over whether or not one can short sell bitcoin via public online exchanges, and not just bet against the price increase of cryptocurrencies through institutional-grade crypto futures.
2019-1-14 12:00 | |
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Tariff policies may disrupt inflation trends, affecting economic stability and potentially influencing monetary policy and market dynamics. The post Bitcoin soars above $84,000 as US inflation cools in February appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The potential DOJ sell-off and economic concerns could exacerbate market volatility, impacting Bitcoin's stability and investor confidence. The post Bitcoin’s price drop sparks speculation over DOJ’s possible sell-off appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This move could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics and influence corporate treasury strategies globally. The post Strategy to offer $21 billion in preferred stock to expand Bitcoin holdings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Market volatility and recession fears highlight the fragility of crypto markets amid geopolitical tensions and economic policy shifts. The post Bitcoin sinks, altcoins dip as Trump stirs recession fears amid rising trade conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Key takeaways BTC dropped to the $80k zone on Sunday as bears take control of the market. Bitcoin Pepe’s presale officially crosses $4m a month after launch. BTC dips to $80k as sellers stay in control The cryptocurrency market was bearish over the weekend, with Bitcoin losing over 5% of its value over the weekend.
David Sacks' divestment highlights the ethical complexities and financial sacrifices involved in public service roles amid crypto scrutiny. The post David Sacks rejects conflict of interest allegations, calling them ‘a lazy and stupid narrative’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The large Bitcoin transfer by Mt. Gox could heighten market volatility and influence investor sentiment, especially if creditors sell. The post Mt. Gox moves over $1 billion in Bitcoin as price hits $90,000 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.