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Cboe Seeks SEC Approval for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Cboe is seeking a regulatory exemption to list 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs, even as existing 2x crypto funds have posted steep losses, highlighting the risks of daily resetting leverage for U.S. investors
XRP Network Activity Hits Highs but Price Stalls Near $1
XRP's on-chain activity and address growth have surged, while whale deposits to Binance have dropped sharply. Yet, the token's price remains stuck near $1 as spot demand and ETF inflows slow.
Bitcoin Futures Face $48B Leverage Squeeze as Price Range Tightens
Nearly $48 billion in Bitcoin futures open interest is at risk as opposing leveraged positions on offshore and CME markets set the stage for forced liquidations if spot prices break out of their current range
Crypto Liquidation Data Gaps Expose Risks in Solana, Binance Crash
Conflicting reports on October's crypto crash reveal major gaps in liquidation data, with billions in losses and unclear risk mechanisms across Solana, Binance, and DeFi platforms. Regulators face challenges in tracking systemic failures and user impact.
Gate Event Contract Builder Streamlines Launch of Event-Driven Markets
Gate Event Contract Builder lets exchanges and Web3 teams create event-driven trading markets without building full infrastructure, offering shared systems for matching, liquidity, and settlement to speed up product launches and reduce technical barriers
Bitcoin Buyers Struggle as Price Hovers Near $63K Support
Bitcoin remains pinned just above its median realized price, with weak demand and thin liquidity raising the risk of a deeper drop-even as U.S. stocks set new highs and macro conditions appear supportive
UBS Bitcoin ETF Call Options Jump 24x as Puts Plunge Over 50%
UBS Group's latest SEC filing reveals a dramatic surge in call options tied to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, with underlying shares up 24-fold and puts down 53%. The purpose and beneficiaries of these positions remain unclear.
Crypto Market Bottoms: What Signals Matter and Why Timing Is Tricky
Crypto market bottoms rarely arrive with a single clear signal. Instead, investors must weigh price action, on-chain data, liquidity flows, and project fundamentals to assess when selling pressure is truly exhausted and recovery may begin.
Goldman Sachs to Acquire NEOS, Targeting Bitcoin ETF Yield Market
Goldman Sachs plans a $2.25 billion acquisition of NEOS Investments, aiming to expand its options-based ETF business and gain a major foothold in the Bitcoin income fund sector, outpacing BlackRock's recent efforts in the space
XRP Drops Below $1 as Leverage Rises and Security Concerns Mount
XRP fell under the $1 mark for the first time since late 2024, as renewed leverage and thin liquidity amplified selling pressure. A bridge exploit draining nearly 200,000 XRP added to market anxiety amid shifting trader sentiment.
CFTC Order Keeps Kalshi Running as $36B Lawsuit Escalates
A federal order allows Kalshi to keep operating after New York's lawsuit threatened to halt its event contracts nationwide, raising urgent questions about the boundaries between state gambling laws and federal derivatives regulation
Bitcoin Futures Yields Surpass Treasuries, Fueling ETF Inflows
Bitcoin futures carry trades on CME are now offering higher annualized yields than U.S. Treasuries, prompting over $850 million in net inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs as institutional investors seek new sources of return amid shifting market conditions
Trump Media's Bitcoin Holdings Face Options Risk and $1B Debt Deadline
Trump Media's $890 million Bitcoin treasury is now entangled in options strategies, yield deals, and a looming $1 billion debt repurchase window, raising new questions about liquidity, counterparty risk, and the fate of its crypto reserves
How Gate's Unified Account Reshapes Capital Efficiency for Traders
Gate's Unified Account model lets professional trading teams manage capital and risk across multiple products in a single structure, aiming to reduce idle balances and streamline operations for institutions running complex strategies
BitMEX Bitcoin Perpetuals Face Forced Closure as Exchange Winds Down
BitMEX will halt new XBTUSD positions on August 26, giving traders just over two weeks to exit before all remaining contracts are forcibly closed on September 23 as the exchange shuts down its services
Prediction Markets Pose Higher Risks Than Holding Crypto Directly
Prediction markets let users bet on crypto price outcomes, but the risk of total loss and complex mechanics make them far riskier than simply buying and holding digital assets like Ethereum or XRP
Solana Traders Face High Funding Costs as $1.8B in Leverage Builds
Solana perpetual futures funding rates have surged to their highest in nearly a year, with open interest approaching $1.8 billion. Traders are paying steep fees to maintain leveraged long positions as the token tests key resistance levels.
Bitcoin Faces Weekend Volatility as Hormuz Tensions and Jobs Data Collide
Bitcoin is trading near $65,000 as traders weigh weaker U.S. jobs data against rising geopolitical risk in the Strait of Hormuz, setting up a potential breakout or breakdown with options markets pricing in a narrow range but hedging for bigger moves.
Crypto Exchange Spot Volumes Drop as On-Chain and Derivatives Rise
Spot trading on major centralized crypto exchanges fell sharply in Q2 2026, as more activity shifted to decentralized platforms and derivatives, challenging traditional signals of market sentiment and recovery timing
Bitcoin Holds $65K as ETFs and Whales Absorb Selling Pressure
Bitcoin's price has rebounded above $65,000 despite a hardware wallet security scare and ongoing legislative delays, as institutional investors and large holders step in to buy over $2 billion in BTC from smaller sellers
On-Chain Options Aim to Transform Crypto Market Liquidity
On-chain options are emerging as a new tool for managing risk in crypto, but thin liquidity and infrastructure gaps mean they remain a fraction of the $21B daily perpetuals market
CME Blocks Nasdaq's Bitcoin Options Amid Regulatory Power Struggle
Nasdaq's plan to launch Bitcoin index options is on hold as CME Group challenges the SEC's approval, raising questions about whether crypto options fall under securities or commodities rules and who controls their listing and clearing
Coinbase to Migrate Institutional Accounts to Deribit in September
Coinbase will move its International Exchange institutional accounts to Deribit on September 9, requiring clients to close positions or opt out by August 28. The migration will involve forced settlement, account changes, and a brief trading interruption.
Gate Demo Accounts Help Traders Practice Futures Risk-Free
Gate.com offers free virtual balances so newcomers and veterans can test crypto futures strategies, order types, and leverage without putting real capital at risk on live markets
Bitwise Shuts Down Six Crypto Option ETFs Amid Return of Capital Concerns
Bitwise has begun liquidating six option-income ETFs tied to major crypto assets, with final cash redemptions expected in August. The funds offered high payouts but returned investor capital rather than generating yield.
Bitcoin Faces $1.1B Short Pressure as $62K Support Tested
Bitcoin is trading just above $62,900 as a major $1.17 billion options overhang at the $60,000 strike raises the risk of a sharp move if the $62,000 level fails to hold through the weekend.
Zcash Seals Critical Supply Flaw as $926M in Leverage Pressures Price
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade has closed a major supply-risk loophole, but ZEC remains under $500 as nearly $1 billion in open interest and heavy derivatives activity test the market's confidence in the protocol's repair.
Hyperliquid ETF Outflows Mount as Grayscale Sees Undervaluation
Hyperliquid-linked ETFs are seeing their first net outflows since launch, with the HYPE token down sharply. Grayscale argues the token's price does not reflect protocol revenue or buybacks, highlighting a growing disconnect in market sentiment
Bitcoin Holds $64K as ETF Outflows and Derivatives Demand Weaken
Bitcoin's $64,000 support faces pressure as U.S. spot ETF outflows, softer perpetual futures demand, and stagnant on-chain inflows converge, leaving long-term holders as the main stabilizing force in a shifting market environment
Binance Expands Into Gold and Silver Options After Volume Surge
Binance is adding USDT-settled gold and silver options to its ADGM-regulated Nest Exchange, following a spike in commodity perpetual futures trading volumes that reached over $7 billion in a single day. The move broadens Binance's commodity derivatives lineup.
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