CME Group plans to launch options on ETH futures prior to the Merge
The group reported it had observed an increase in trading volume and open interest for ETH futures and micro-sized ETH futures options, possibly in anticipation of the Merge.
CME Group plans to launch euro-denominated Bitcoin and Ether futures
The futures options, expected to start trading on Aug. 29, followed the CME Group launching micro-sized Bitcoin and Ether options in March.
CME crypto futures see record activity during bear market
The trading of Bitcoin and Ether futures on CME remained elevated in the second quarter, with daily open interest hitting all-time highs.
Bitcoin derivatives data suggests bears will pin BTC below $21K leading in Friday’s options expiry
Bitcoin’s failure to break above $22,000 on July 8 opened room for bears to score a $100 million profit in this week’s options expiry.
How Bitcoin’s strong correlation to stocks could trigger a drop to $8,000
The absence of a CME Bitcoin futures premium, unrelenting record-high inflation and investor concerns over the economy are all factors weighing on BTC price.
Bitcoin fights to hold $29K as fear of regulation and Terra’s UST implosion hit crypto hard
Bitcoin leverage traders show little interest in going long even as BTC price flirts with new lows below $29,000.
CFTC commissioner appoints crypto-experienced CME Group director as chief counsel
During his time at the CME Group, Bruce Fekrat regulated crypto reference rates and helped in the development of financial products, including BTC and ETH derivatives.
