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CME Plans CFTC Lawsuit Over Perpetual Futures Approval

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Derivatives giant CME Group is preparing to take the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to court over the regulator’s approval of perpetual futures, setting up a sharp public clash over one of crypto trading’s most important product categories. TL;DR CME CEO Terry Duffy said on CNBC that the exchange plans to sue the CFTC over… Continue reading CME Plans CFTC Lawsuit Over Perpetual Futures Approval→

CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals

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TL;DR CFTC staff issued no-action guidance related to digital commodity perpetual futures. The relief applies to CFTC-registered designated contract markets, not offshore unregulated exchanges. The guidance could help domestic venues convert perpetual-style products into true perpetuals under conditions. CFTC Gives Domestic Venues A Perpetuals Path CFTC staff guidance has opened a path for registered Designated… Continue reading CFTC Staff No-Action Letter Opens Path For True Digital Commodity Perpetuals→

Shiba Inu Bullish Momentum Explodes As Buying Pressure Intensifies

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Trader sentiment in Shiba Inu derivatives market has done a complete 180 over the past week. Net positions — which sat at around -200 million just days ago, reflecting a market tilted toward short bets — have swung to more than +400 million in net longs as of May 11. That kind of shift in… Continue reading Shiba Inu Bullish Momentum Explodes As Buying Pressure Intensifies→

Bitcoin At $100K Could Spark A Fresh Wave Of Retail FOMO, Analysts Warn

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Bitcoin pushed past $95,000 on Tuesday, drawing attention from traders and analysts who say real buying of the coin, rather than bets on derivatives, is driving the move. According to figures from Coingecko, the cryptocurrency was trading at $95,250 at the time of publication, after a 4.50% gain over 24 hours. Reports have disclosed that… Continue reading Bitcoin At $100K Could Spark A Fresh Wave Of Retail FOMO, Analysts Warn→

Shiba Inu Scores US Regulated Derivatives Entry Via Coinbase

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According to reports, Coinbase has launched regulated futures linked to Shiba Inu, opening the token to trading on a US derivatives venue. The new products include perpetual-style contracts and monthly futures tied to what Coinbase calls the 1k SHIB index (a 1,000 token index), with trading scheduled to run 24/7. The rollout began on December… Continue reading Shiba Inu Scores US Regulated Derivatives Entry Via Coinbase→

XRP Traders Pull Back $2.4B—Brace For Impact Or Buy The Dip?

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According to recent reports, XRP slid about 15% after peaking at $3.66 on July 18, wiping out roughly $2.4 billion in open futures positions. That sharp drop has traders debating whether to hunker down or scoop up XRP near the $2.60 mark. Rally Driven By Big Bets XRP’s surge from $2.17 on July 1 to $3.66… Continue reading XRP Traders Pull Back $2.4B—Brace For Impact Or Buy The Dip?→

Bitcoin’s $110K Sprint Coincides With Record-Low Exchange Reserves

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Bitcoin’s price shook off last week’s dip and climbed sharply on Tuesday morning in Asia, topping $110,000 briefly before settling around $109,450. Traders rushed back in after the asset dipped close to $100,000, feeding a sharp rebound that leaves Bitcoin just 2.8% shy of its record high. A blend of forced liquidations, surging derivatives volume,… Continue reading Bitcoin’s $110K Sprint Coincides With Record-Low Exchange Reserves→