Coinbase to Allow USDC Stablecoin as Collateral in Futures Markets
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the future of digital finance, Coinbase has announced it will begin allowing USD Coin (USDC) to be used as collateral for futures trading. This decision marks a significant step in integrating stablecoins into mainstream financial systems, especially within the U.S. regulated derivatives market. A First for Regulated U.S. […]
BitMEX Announces Bitcoin, Ethereum, Other Futures Listing
BitMEX crypto exchange has unveiled new futures listings on the platform, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, etc. A prominent cryptocurrency exchange, BitMEX, intends to list new quarterly futures contracts. The most recent announcement indicates these listings will be activated at 04:00 UTC on June 11, 2024. Furthermore, this action represents a strategic expansion of its […]
Cryptocurrency futures trading and how it works
Cryptocurrency futures shield investors from volatile markets and guarantee they can trade a specific crypto at a predetermined price. On December 10, 2017, the Cboe Global Markets (Cboe) became the first American exchange to trade cryptocurrency futures contracts, but it shortly stopped doing so. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) quickly followed up with futures contracts […]
Ether Funding Rates Normalizes After Merge
The Ether funding rates for ether futures hit their all-time highs because of a popular trade. Nearly a week after the Merge, when traders had to pay high fees to stay in their positions during a popular trade, funding rates on ether (ETH) futures have gone back to normal. Because of these trades, there were […]
Merge Held Ether Futures Activity to Staking Yields
Stakers have always been and will continue to be natural sellers of Ether Futures and perpetual futures, and the amount of hedging will increase as yields from staking go up. The Ethereum Merge, which happened on Thursday, made some changes to the way the blockchain is built. These changes will make the blockchain more environmentally […]