Ethereum Tops $4,600 as Derivatives Markets Hit Record Levels
Ethereum is trading at $4,642 per coin as of 11 a.m. Eastern time Friday, with futures and options data showing significant growth in open interest and overall positioning. Traders Boost…
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Bitcoin Derivatives Show $81B Futures Open Interest as Price Holds Near $113K
Bitcoin traded between $112,800 and $113,200 per coin from 9 to 11 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 21 as derivatives metrics showed steady open interest and heavier put activity over the…
Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits $82.4B With Options Activity Rising
Bitcoin’s derivatives market action showed strong engagement this weekend as futures open interest surged past $82 billion, while options activity reflected a slight bullish tilt. Bitcoin Derivatives Market Expands as…
Coinbase Finalizes Deribit Acquisition to Lead Global Crypto Derivatives Market
Coinbase just became the undisputed titan of crypto derivatives, sealing a high-stakes acquisition that unifies spot, futures, and options under one explosive trading empire. Deribit Acquisition Launches Coinbase Into Crypto…
Futures and Options Markets Reflect Aggressive XRP Trading Strategies
XRP’s derivatives markets are seeing a significant uptick in activity Friday, with futures open interest (OI) climbing and options data revealing a strong bullish bias. Binance and Bitget Lead XRP…
Crypto Derivatives 101 – Market Breakdown: Who’s Winning the Race?
Crypto derivatives have become the backbone of modern digital asset markets, powering liquidity and risk management for both retail and institutional players. In 2024, derivatives trading volumes dwarfed spot markets,…
Kraken Derivatives US Launches in Multiple States, Expanding Access to Crypto Futures
Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to…
Coinbase Snags Opyn Leadership in Lift-Out Acquisition
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Friday that it has acquired the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a crypto derivatives platform. Opyn CEO Andrew Leon and Head of Research Joseph Clark…
Ethereum Options Show Bullish Bias Despite Surge in Put Trading Volume
Ethereum futures open interest (OI) held near $33 billion despite minor declines, while options traders showed strong interest in late-2025 bullish contracts. CME and Binance Anchor $33 Billion Ethereum Futures…
Bitcoin Futures Demand Grows as Options Market Bets on Rally
Bitcoin derivatives markets show significant activity, with futures open interest reaching $76.21 billion and options traders heavily favoring bullish call contracts. Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: Futures Open Interest Grows Nearly…