Derivatives


Markets

Ether Futures Market Discount Evaporates After the Merge

The negative spread between futures and spot prices has narrowed from $20 to almost zero following the Merge.

The anomalous condition of ether futures trading at a discount to spot prices has reversed. (Skew)

Markets

Merge-Focused Hedging Makes Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months

Some traders appear to hedge their ETH bullish exposure in case the Merge has any technical issues, driving the cost of holding bearish bets higher.

Ether's funding rate slide, indicating a surge in the cost of holding short positions. (Arcane Research)

Policy

Crypto Exchange Huobi Secures License to Operate in the British Virgin Islands

It's unclear when the trading platform will be established under Huobi's regulated local subsidiary Brtuomi Worldwide Limited.

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Markets

Bitcoin Bets Look Bearish as Futures Trading Hits Record Level

The number of outstanding futures and perpetual contracts on bitcoin rises to a record, and traders are paying up to bet on further price declines – in a market that's already bearish.

El mercado de futuros de bitcoin se inclina hacia la baja. (Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Lender Nexo Introduces Spot and Margin Trading Platform

Nexo Pro will aggregate liquidity across market makers in an attempt to offer minimal slippage to its users.

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Finance

FTX.US Derivatives Deepens Board With Addition of Ex-CFTC Commissioner

The hire comes as FTX has previously pitched the CFTC to directly clear customers' crypto swaps.

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Jill Sommers, in a 2011 photo. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Markets

Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near

Block traders are buying ether strangles, which involves buying both bullish and bearish option contracts.

Traders de ether están comprando contratos de opciones tanto alcistas como bajistas antes de la fusión. (PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

Finance

Coinbase Adds Nano Ether Futures to Derivatives Platform for Retail Traders

This follows the exchange recently launching Nano Bitcoin futures for retail clients.

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Markets

Anomalous Ether Futures Pricing Condition Is Likely to Revert After the Merge

"The current state of backwardation reflects the general market view that ETH will fall following the Merge, but this could be short-lived," one observer said.

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)