According to @glassnode, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are no longer exhibiting synchronized growth in this market cycle, as detailed in their H1 2025 institutional overview conducted with CME Group (source: @glassnode, May 29, 2025). The report highlights that Bitcoin’s trading volumes and open interest on futures platforms outpaced Ethereum during H1 2025, reflecting increased institutional demand for BTC, while ETH market dynamics shifted due to changing staking trends and regulatory sentiment. Traders should note the growing divergence in volatility and liquidity profiles between BTC and ETH, which is critical for portfolio allocation and risk management in the current crypto market environment (source: @glassnode, CME Group H1 Reports).

According to @glassnode, CME Group and Glassnode have released the H1 2025 Benchmark Cycle Review, offering institutional investors, analysts, and allocators a comprehensive overview of Bitcoin and Ethereum market cycles. The report delivers verified trading data, liquidity trends, and on-chain analytics for BTC and ETH, highlighting critical market structure shifts and volatility metrics. This benchmark review is designed to help institutional participants optimize crypto portfolio strategies and risk management for the remainder of 2025 (Source: @glassnode, May 29, 2025).

According to Crypto Rover, CME Group is set to launch XRP futures, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency trading landscape. This move will allow traders to hedge against price volatility and speculate on the future price of XRP, thus increasing liquidity and market depth for this digital asset.

According to Eleanor Terrett, the CME Group has confirmed its plan to launch SOL futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval from the CFTC. This development is significant for traders as it could increase liquidity and provide more hedging opportunities in the Solana market.

According to Crypto Rover, CME Group is set to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, which is seen as a bullish development for $SOL. This move by CME Group, a major derivatives marketplace, could increase institutional interest and trading volume in SOL, potentially leading to price appreciation. The introduction of futures can also provide traders with more hedging opportunities and liquidity. (Source: Crypto Rover)

According to Crypto Rover, the CME Group has initiated its first Bitcoin futures options trades, signaling increased institutional interest and participation from Wall Street. This development provides new trading strategies for investors and is expected to enhance liquidity in the Bitcoin market.

According to @CCData_io, today's top cryptocurrency stories include Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing a decline due to Middle East tensions, CME Group's BTC Friday Futures debuting with record trading volume, Bitcoin miners' profits hitting a record low in September, and MakerDAO completing its rebrand to Sky.