DERIVATIVES
Nakamoto (NAKA) Unveils Bitcoin Derivatives Program Amid BTC Weakness
Nakamoto launches a Bitcoin derivatives program with Bitwise and Kraken to hedge BTC downside risk and generate options income during volatility.
Kalshi Plans Crypto Perpetual Futures to Expand Beyond Prediction Markets
Kalshi aims to launch crypto perpetual futures, signaling a shift from prediction markets to regulated derivatives trading. Here's what it means.
Glassnode Launches IV Heatmaps for BTC Options Regime Trading
New implied volatility heatmaps from Glassnode track Bitcoin options pricing across strikes and time, revealing volatility regimes and tail risk signals.
RWA Perpetuals Hit $15B Daily Volume as DeFi Builds Wall Street Bridge
OKX Ventures research reveals how RWA perpetuals are capturing demand from $89T options and $30T CFD markets. Two competing architectures emerge.
BTC Options Overtake Perpetual Futures as Crypto Markets Enter 2026 Deleveraged
Coinbase and Glassnode Q1 2026 report reveals BTC options now exceed perpetual futures OI, with leverage dropping to 3% of market cap after October's liquidation event.
HKMA Unveils December 2025 Quarterly Bulletin Addressing Forex and Derivatives
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released its December 2025 Quarterly Bulletin, featuring insights on the foreign exchange and derivatives markets in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Decline as Derivatives Market Drives Volatility
Bitcoin's price retraces amid declining capital inflows as derivatives market activity heightens volatility, according to Glassnode.
BitMEX Delists 15 Derivatives Contracts in August 2025
BitMEX has announced the delisting of 15 derivatives contracts as of August 19, 2025. All positions in these contracts have been closed out, according to the exchange.
Bitcoin (BTC) Surges to $104k as Spot Market Dominates
Bitcoin's price hits $104k fueled by spot market accumulation and ETF inflows, while derivatives markets lag behind, according to Glassnode.
BitMEX Updates Mark Method for NILUSDTH25 and REDUSDTZ25 Contracts
BitMEX has changed the Mark Method for NILUSDTH25 and REDUSDTZ25 to Fair Price marking, effective March 25, 2025, enhancing price accuracy.
BitMEX Delists 10 Derivatives Contracts, Settled Early
BitMEX has announced the delisting of 10 derivatives contracts, settled early on February 21, 2025. This move affects traders holding positions in these contracts.
Binance Bahrain to Serve South African Derivatives Users
Binance Bahrain B.S.C. (c) will now provide services for South African derivatives users, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
OKX Announces Listing of Aevo for Spot Trading, Expanding Derivatives Offerings
OKX has announced the listing of Aevo (AEVO), a derivatives-focused L2 platform, for spot trading, with the trading schedule starting from March 12, 2024.
CoinGlass: The Comprehensive Crypto Derivatives Data Platform
CoinGlass provides an analytical edge to traders with its extensive derivatives data, including open interest, funding rates, and liquidation across various crypto assets.
Binance Launches Incentive Campaign for USDC-M Perpetual Contracts
Binance launches a dual-incentive promotional campaign for USDC-margined perpetual contracts, targeting deposits and trading activities to stimulate market engagement and diversify trading options in the crypto futures market.