Retail traders have turned to crypto futures as a way to bet on SpaceX before its official debut, moving more than $1 billion in the past three days. The SPCX perpetual contract, a synthetic link to SpaceX’s pre‑IPO value, has drawn huge volume and shows that many traders expect the stock to open hi
OKX is set to roll out a new type of trading product that lets people bet on the value of some of the world’s biggest private tech companies. The contracts will track how much these firms are worth on secondary markets, but they won’t give anyone real ownership or voting rights. Instead, trade
Telegram users now have a way to trade perpetual futures directly from the chat app. The new feature is powered by Lighter, a decentralized exchange that lets people open long or short positions on more than 50 different assets. Traders can use up to 50 times leverage, and the range includes major c
Nasdaq is shaking things up in the crypto world. They've asked the SEC to remove limits on Bitcoin ETF options. This means traders could take bigger positions without restrictions. The current cap is 25, 000 contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options. Big names like BlackRock and Fidelity are af
The crypto world is seeing a big change. A once-popular way to make money is fading. This method, called the cash-and-carry trade, involved buying Bitcoin right away and selling futures contracts. The idea was to profit from the price difference. But now, this strategy is not working as well. Why i
In 2025, something interesting happened in the world of crypto trading. Even though the prices of big cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were going down, people were still really into trading derivatives on CME Group. This platform saw a huge jump in trading activity for crypto derivatives.
In 2025, the crypto world saw a surprising shift. Bitcoin, often called "digital gold, " didn't live up to its name. Instead, tokens tied to real gold and silver took the spotlight. Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like Tether Gold and PAX Gold saw huge gains. They rose over 72% in value. This was a bi
In 2025, the crypto world saw a lot of action in derivatives trading. By the end of the year, forced liquidations had hit a staggering $150 billion. At first glance, this number seems like a sign of constant trouble. But in reality, it was more about the everyday workings of the market. Exchanges we
Big things are happening in the world of crypto. Binance, a major player in the crypto exchange world, has started accepting BlackRock's BUIDL token as collateral. This is a big deal because it could make BUIDL even more popular. Since its launch last year, BUIDL's market value has shot up to over $
Stephan Lutz, the CEO of BitMEX, has a background that spans business administration, economics, banking, and finance. He began his career as a corporate finance analyst at Dresdener Bank and later moved to Deutsche Börse, where he became fascinated by blockchain technology. Despite his impressive r
