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Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing signs of a reset after a speculative 2025, with Binance open interest falling more than 31% from an October peak as futures-led selling pressure cools, a combination CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost argues often coincides with meaningful cycle lows. In a series of posts on X, Darkfost said 2025’s leverage build-up was

The era of the crypto industry being seen as a two-asset town is officially over at the world’s largest derivatives marketplace. On Jan. 15, CME Group announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on Feb. 9, pending regulatory review. This move represents a calculated signal from the Chicago-based

Crypto Reporter Shalini Nagarajan Crypto Reporter Shalini Nagarajan Part of the Team Since Jan 2024 About Author Shalini is a crypto reporter who provides in-depth reports on daily developments and regulatory shifts in the cryptocurrency sector. Last updated:  December 31, 2026 The US derivatives watchdog is bringing back a familiar face from Bitcoin’s first leap

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Key points: Bitcoin futures buy volume indicates that traders are becoming increasingly long-term bullish on BTC this month. The $110,000 “gap” in CME Group’s Bitcoin futures remains unfilled. Bitcoin ETF options experience a spike in popularity as IBIT open interest nears $40 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives traders are flipping “aggressively long” as price squeezes closer

U.S. stock futures are flat as investors stayed sidelined ahead of quarterly results from big box retailers and a conference of global financial leaders.

XRP Open interest on the CME Group has reached a new all-time high (ATH), presenting a bullish outlook for the altcoin. This further underscores the massive demand for XRP exposure among institutional investors, which could serve as a catalyst for higher prices.  CME XRP Futures Open Interest Hit News ATH In an X post

Contracts settled in cash, benchmarked to XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. Standard futures size is 50,000 XRP; micro contracts are at 2,500 XRP. XRP joins CME’s existing suite, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has officially launched XRP futures and Micro XRP futures, marking a significant expansion of its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives