According to Andrei Grachev on Twitter, DWF Labs has confirmed the provision of $USD1 liquidity on the HTX exchange as of May 6, 2025 (source: twitter.com/ag_dwf/status/1919716635675439361). For traders, this move enhances USD1 stablecoin trading pairs, potentially improving price stability and lowering spreads on HTX. The addition of significant liquidity may attract institutional and retail traders, increase trading volumes, and strengthen HTX’s competitive position in the stablecoin ecosystem. Crypto market participants should monitor USD1 order books on HTX for potential arbitrage and liquidity-driven trading opportunities.

According to Farside Investors (@FarsideUK), Bitcoin traded at $94,414, down 0.44% on the day, while March 2026 Deribit Bitcoin Futures held steady at $100,811, reflecting a 0% change. The annualised basis rate remained robust at 7.76% and 4.58%, indicating sustained demand for futures over spot. Notably, Bitcoin ETF flows recorded a significant inflow of $425.5 million the previous day, signaling continued institutional interest. Meanwhile, Ethereum fell 0.88% to $1,800. These data points suggest traders should monitor ETF inflows and basis rates for near-term Bitcoin price direction and arbitrage opportunities. Source: Farside Investors (@FarsideUK), May 6, 2025.