CME Group posted a record level of trading activity across its markets in 2025, hitting an average daily volume of 28 million contracts, up 6% from the prior year. Based on reports, the gains came from a mix of rate products, equity indexes, commodities and a sharp rise in crypto derivatives. Related Reading: Crypto Money […]
Major cryptocurrency prices are trading sideways this Wednesday as investors exercise caution. This market stagnation is driven by light holiday trading volumes, anticipation of upcoming U.S. economic reports, and a record options expiry this week. According to data from CoinGecko,…
The crypto markets are bracing for major volatility as $17B Bitcoin, Ethereum options are set to expire on Friday. Crypto markets are bracing for a major volatility-inducing event. On Friday, October 31, over $17 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum…
Most Bitcoin options are clustering in the $100,000 to $120,000 range, with some traders betting $300,000 on moonshots. The Bitcoin options market is revealing bets clustered around its current price of $120,000, with speculative outliers showing demand for upside exposure.…
Kraken has introduced a new asset class to its derivatives platform in an effort to expand past crypto. The exchange announced the launch of forex perpetual futures (FX perps) with initial support for EUR/USD and GBP/USD trading pairs. Forex perpetual…
Hyperliquid incurred an estimated $10.63 million loss due to a sudden 230% surge in $JELLY’s price, leading to the token’s delisting and compensation plans for affected users. Hyperliquid (HYPE) treasury had automatically assumed a $5 million short position in JELLY,…
The current crypto bloodbath is pushing investors to seek protection by buying options. According to Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report, the current crypto market downturn has pushed investors to buy options as a way of hedging against…