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Liquidation Mayhem — Volatility Isn’t Always Villainy in Crypto Markets

The past 24 hours have brought another storm across Crypto Twitter. Screenshots, wallet trackers, and red candles have merged into a single narrative—massive manipulation by unnamed “major platforms” or shadowy…

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Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Despite Price Consolidation Above $120K

Bitcoin ( BTC) derivatives markets showed signs of renewed activity Thursday, with total futures and options open interest (OI) trending higher as BTC traded around $121,280 during the afternoon session,…

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Deribit Executive Says ‘Sophisticated Institutional Positioning’ Driving Bitcoin’s Upside

Bitcoin’s options pit stayed rowdy Monday evening as the price cooled to $124,843 at 8 p.m. EST after a quick rip to the $126,272 lifetime high. Options Appetite Climbs With…

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ETH Rips 5.7%: Binance and CME Lead Futures Stack While Options Lean Bullish

Ether jumped 5.7% on Wednesday to $4,337, pulling the derivatives market into overdrive as futures open interest swelled and options traders stacked bullish positions. Futures Stacked, Calls Loaded, Max Pain…

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Blackrock’s IBIT Overtakes Deribit as World’s Largest Bitcoin Options Venue

Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has surpassed Deribit in bitcoin options open interest, signaling a structural shift as institutional demand and regulated markets take the lead. IBIT Tops Deribit in…

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Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $77.45B Futures Stack, Calls Still Rule the Options Pit

Derivatives desks are firing on all cylinders this weekend, and bitcoin’s options board is basically screaming “pick a side” while futures stack up near cycle highs. Deep Liquidity, Sharper Bets:…

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