bitcoin future
Bitcoin Futures Reaches $50,000, Will Bitcoin Break Through $60K?
After undergoing a correction yesterday, Bitcoin’s price surged to $50K on major crypto exchanges like Binance, Huobi and Bitfinex.
Bloomberg Predicts Bitcoin Price to Surge Past $20,000 in 2020, Doubling Last Year’s High
Bloomberg predicted in its recent report that Bitcoin’s price in 2020 could reach double of last year’s high of $14,000. It further suggested that adoption is the primary Bitcoin metric, and Bloomberg takes a positive outlook on this end. Bitcoin’s price has seen a 60% decline in 2014, and at the end of 2016, Bitcoin matched the peak in 2013. If Bitcoin chooses to follow the same trend as 2016, with a 75% decline in 2018, Bitcoin is headed towards $20,000, according to Bloomberg.
BitMEX to List New XBTQ24 Bitcoin-Margined Futures Contract
BitMEX announces the listing of a new XBTQ24 futures contract, margined in Bitcoin, set to go live on June 25, 2024.
BitMEX Launches XBTU25 Bitcoin Futures Contract
BitMEX has introduced the XBTU25 Bitcoin futures contract, available for trading from November 18, 2024. The contract is margined in Bitcoin and will expire on September 26, 2025.
BitMEX Announces XBTU25 Bitcoin Futures Contract Listing
BitMEX will list a new XBT futures contract, XBTU25, margined in Bitcoin, on November 18, 2024, offering up to 100x leverage. The contract will expire on September 26, 2025.
SEC Approves VanEck to Launch the Second Bitcoin Futures ETF in the U.S. Markets
The second Bitcoin-futures EFT is set to begin trading next week. The US SEC has made another important move by allowing VanEck to launch trading of its Bitcoin-futures ETF.
Cboe Digital Set to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures Trading in January 2024
Cboe Digital, the first US-regulated crypto native exchange, will launch Bitcoin and Ether futures trading, enhancing capital efficiency and market liquidity.
The US SEC Asks Valkyrie to Withdrawal Its Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
The move by the US SEC shows that the regulator would not approve leveraged Bitcoin ETF applications. Valkyrie recently applied to offer a leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF to investors.
Goldman Sachs Starts Trading Bitcoin Futures, Taps Galaxy Digital as Liquidity Provider
Goldman Sachs has partnered with Galax Digital to help the US investment bank offer Bitcoin futures products.
Why Cathie Wood’s ARK Investments Skipped Buying the First Bitcoin Futures ETF Shares?
It was unusual that ARK Investments did not buy ProShares Bitcoin futures shares during the debut trading on the public markets. Wood Cathie, the CEO of the investment firm, has given out reasons behind such moves.
A Billion Dollars in Bitcoin Options Expired, Bitcoin may be Vulnerable to Violent Price Moves
A billion dollar worth of Bitcoin options are to expire today, in the meantime, traders debating whether this will result in higher volatility, and the direction of which Bitcoin price is headed. Traders are now deciding whether to take their options or leave the market.
LedgerX Co-Founders Put on Leave Following US CFTC Scrutiny
Ledger Holdings face trouble surrounding Bitcoin Futures trading markets. The CFTC has come forward to make it clear that any trading in the USA must be certified and then released to the public.
ARK Invest and 21Shares Launch Innovative Digital Asset ETF Suite
ARK Invest and 21Shares have launched a suite of digital asset ETFs, combining crypto-specific insights with traditional investment indicators, focusing on Bitcoin and Ether futures.
OKEx Adds Ether Options to Help Crypto Traders Exploit Market Volatility
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced that it is adding two new services to its platform. The Malta-based exchange launched its ETH (Ether) options contracts on June 4. The exchange also announced that it will launch the EOS/USD options on June 18. The company also stated that they have placed 1000 Ether in the Ether options insurance funds to prevent any possible clawback. The exchange is one of the largest cryptocurrency trading and derivative platforms.
Bitcoin Price Surges to All-Time High Of $66,900 Level
Bitcoin has surged $66,900 level, passing the previous price record of $64,889 set in April.
Exclusive: Can Onchain Custodian Fill Fidelity's Gap in Crypto Custody?
While wall street giant Fidelity tapped into the crypto custodian space, can Onchain Custodian survive under the fierce competition? Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain Custodian believes that they can fill Fidelity's gap in the crypto custodial market. He also explains how the surging demand in BTC futures and crypto collateral can present huge business opportunities for crypto custodians.
The Faces Behind the Billion Dollar Bitcoin Futures Market
The BTC futures market has exploded like no one could have expected over recent years and it continues to grow. With new players on the scene from Binance to Bakkt and records being smashed left and right, here we take a look at some of the people making it happen.
ARK Invest Intensifies Investment in Robinhood
ARK Invest, led by Bitcoin enthusiast Cathie Wood, increased its stake in Robinhood, buying 1.1 million shares worth over $9.5 million in a single day. The investment was distributed across three ARK ETFs, with ARKK acquiring the majority.
CME’s Bitcoin Futures Premiums Surge, Hints Rising Institutional Demand
CME’s most popular Bitcoin futures contracts seems to have surged up recently to levels not seen since April 2021. Data analysis shows that a rising number of institutions are buying Bitcoin futures.
Citigroup Sets to Begin Trading Bitcoin Futures for Institutional Clients
Citigroup plans to start trading Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and launch Bitcoin exchange-traded notes later. The bank intends to offer this new service for specific institutional clients.
Binance Unveils Bitcoin Quarterly Futures
World's number one crypto exchange Binance unveils BTC Quarterly Futures for Customers with competitive offerings
Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Files with SEC to Launch Bitcoin Futures ETF
Galaxy Digital announced plans to list a bitcoin futures ETF by seeking regulatory approval from the US SEC.
CME to Close Trading Floor on Friday as Coronavirus Prevention Measure
CME Group plans to close its trading floor in Chicago due to fears of further spreading the coronavirus, the influenza outbreak that has sent global stock markets falling.
Bitcoin Price Breaks $11K Again, but Can’t Maintain Bullish Momentum
Over the weekend, Bitcoin broke past the $11,000K mark once again but has fallen back to record an approximate price of $10,900 since then.
Bakkt BTC Options Trading Falls To Zero: What Does This Mean for Mainstream Adoption?
The impetus behind Bakkt was to create a safe and regulated environment where larger institutions, corporation and investors would feel comfortable leveraging for access to the nascent crypto market. The trading volume or lack thereof seems to indicated that these larger investors are still weary of cryptocurrency.
Teucrium Trading Submits Bitcoin Futures ETF Application to SEC
ETF provider Teucrium Trading submitted an application Thursday for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for tracking the futures of Bitcoin (BTC) to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin Futures Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Crypto Traders
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX announced today that it planned on removing its trading platform services from a Canadian province.
Bitcoin Futures on CME Breaches The $50,000 Resistance Level
Bitcoin futures on Chicago Mercantile Exchange briefly breached the $50,000 psychological level.
Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Reach an All-Time High, BTC Traders Eye Federal Reserve Economic Projections
Bakkt, backed by the Intercontinental Exchange has reported a new record high of daily trading volumes in its physically-settled Bitcoin futures contracts.
Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Extends Gains, Nearing All-time High Reaching Over $5 Billion
According to data published by Bybt cryptocurrency futures and information platform, the current Open Interest in Bitcoin futures contracts has hit $5.35 billion.
Neuberger Berman Wins SEC Approval to Invest 5% Commodities Fund in Bitcoin Futures
Neuberger Berman has announced that its commodities fund can invest in Bitcoin futures and Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
AdvisorShares Files for US Bitcoin Futures ETF
AdvisorShares investment manager becomes the latest firm to file an application for a Bitcoin futures ETF.
Bitcoin Needs Momentum to Hit $43,000 For Recapturing the 200-Day Moving Average
Market analyst Lark Davis suggests that BTC needs momentum to push forward until the $43,000 level to regain the 200-day moving average.
US SEC Likely to Delay Bitcoin Futures ETFs Until 2022: CFRA Investment Research Firm
According to CFRA ETF and mutual research firm, the US SEC is likely to delay decisions on whether to approve applications of Bitcoin futures ETFs until 2022.
Stone Ridge Shutting down Bitcoin Futures Fund, Returning Money to Investors
Stone Ridge’s Bitcoin Futures Fund suffers losses triggered by market downturn and competition.
Bitcoin Analyst: Bitcoin Futures Do Not Manipulate Bitcoin Price In Spot Market
According to a Bitcoin analyst, PlanB, creator of one of the most accurate Bitcoin price models, on April 7, 2020, claimed that Bitcoin Futures do not affect the price of Bitcoin in the spot market. In his tweet, he said that Bitcoin prices stayed within the S2F bands even when Bitcoin was at its all-time-high (ATH) in December 2017 which many people claim was suppressed by the introduction of Bitcoin Futures in Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) in 2017.
SEC Warns of Risks of Investing in Bitcoin Futures for Mutual Funds
The SEC issued an official statement to warn investors of the risks of Bitcoin futures investment in mutual funds.
Is Bitcoin Currently Overvalued? JPMorgan Foresees Selling Pressure Ahead
JPMorgan strategists acknowledged Bitcoin's latest bullish momentum on the market but said that the asset may face "modest headwind" in the near future.
Intercontinental Exchange Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Trading Platform Goes Live
Launched as of 8 pm EST on Sept. 22, Bakkt’s physically settled Bitcoin futures trading has launched and is now live for trading on the Intercontinental Exchange Futures US (ICE).
ProShares Bitcoin Futures ETF Wants Exemptions from Trading Limits
ProShares Bitcoin futures ETF shares could grow too fast on the CME public marketplace. The firm therefore has applied to be exempted from trading limits.
Goldman Sachs to Reopen Bitcoin Futures Trading after Three-Year Pause
Goldman Sachs plans to relaunch its Bitcoin futures trading after pressing pause on it in 2018 due to the crypto price fall experienced that year.
JPMorgan Reveals Market is Highly Anticipating the Launch of CME Bitcoin Options
Institutional interest in Bitcoin-related contracts seems to be building as the market measures indicate high anticipation of the launch of CME Group Inc. options on Jan. 13, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bank of America Opens Bitcoin Future Trading to Clients
Bank of America (BofA) has become the latest major US bank to start trading Bitcoin futures.
Valkyrie Starts Trading Bitcoin Futures ETF on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange
Valkyrie becomes the second investment firm to begin trading its Bitcoin Futures ETF on the public market. ProShares was the first.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Sees Bitcoin As A Potential Future Reserve Currency
Stephen Harper, the former prime minister of Canada, has named Bitcoin as a possible reserve currency in the future.
Is Ethereum the Future of DeFi? Scalability and Cost Issues Open Door for Cardano and Polkadot
As Ethereum continues to struggle with scalability and cost—traders continue to question the limitations of the Ethereum network and whether it really is the future of Defi.
Welcoming the Future of Finance with Blockchain
Blockchain is not limited to creating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. In fact, it has the potential to entirely remodel every industry out there, including the financial institutions.
Gate.io Executive Reveals Global Economic Outlook and Future Cryptocurrency Adoption Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Blockchain.News exclusively interviewed Marie Tatibouet, the Chief Marketing Officer of Gate.io to explore the current trends and future expected evolution of the cryptocurrency market.
Digital Currencies and Tokenization Might be a Dominant Factor in the Future, says DBS CEO
Piyush Gupta, the CEO of Singaporean multinational banking corporation DBS, believes that the digital currencies and tokenization of assets is now a reality, which might be a dominant factor in the future.
Apr 15: The Future Influencing The Present
Trading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary on the crypto market and trading advice from Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. Hope you find it helpful.
Tiger King's Carole Baskins Calls Bitcoin "the Future" in BTC Birthday Video
Bitcoin whitepaper turns twelve tomorrow, nine celebrities including the Tiger King documentary’s infamous antagonist Carole Baskins have wished BTC many happy returns.
Trump Handed Digital Future to China by Going After Bitcoin, Bolton's Book Reveals
President Trump’s opposition to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies is well documented as is his determination to maintain the US Dollar's global status. According to a passage from ex-national security advisor John Bolton’s book—Trump’s administration has actually handed Bitcoin and Ethereum a huge advantage over other cryptocurrencies.
South Korea’s Central Bank Launches Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot Program in Case of Future Necessity
South Korea’s central bank recently announced that it has launched a pilot program assessing the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Bank of Korea has stated that there are no immediate plans to launch a CBDC, however, the pilot program will allow the central bank to be prepared in the future if the changing market conditions require its issuance.
Bitcoin, Bumble, and Beyond
What do Bitcoin and Bumble have in common? They’re both showing us glimpses of the #AIP future.
Why Upland’s Virtual Land NFTs Are The Future Of Crypto
The asset class of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is quickly growing and coincides with the rise of parallel worlds where people are spending more of their time and money.
Bitcoin is the Greatest Investment Ever Found, says Raoul Pal, as BTC Price Nears Highest Ever Monthly Close
Bitcoin gained around $1,500 in a week, prompting mixed projections on the cryptocurrency’s future by many analysts.