
Traders Bet $2.9M on Bitcoin Jump Above $82K
Bitcoin options traders spent $2.9 million on bets for a move above $82,000 as BTC hovers near $80,000.
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Bitcoin options traders spent $2.9 million on bets for a move above $82,000 as BTC hovers near $80,000.
Bearish traders lost over $1 billion in 24 hours as the total crypto market cap climbed 3.7%.
Bearish traders faced $1.06B in short liquidations as crypto market cap climbed 3.7% in a day.

A large options trade targets significant XRP price swings ahead of late August expiry.

Coinbase outlined steps to move Deribit institutional positions, including a 30-minute cutover window and an Aug. 28 opt-out.

Terry Duffy says a court case could determine how the IRS treats perpetual futures contracts.

Coinbase Canada's new CEO says permanent regulations are needed for expansion into derivatives and DeFi.

Eric Richmond says permanent regulations are needed for Coinbase to offer derivatives, tokenized assets, and DeFi in Canada.

Perpetual futures, or 'perps,' have become one of the most traded financial instruments in crypto since launching in 2015.

Perpetual futures, or 'perps', have become a cornerstone of crypto trading since their 2015 launch.
Monthly trading volume in real-world asset derivatives hit $470 billion, led by tokenized equities.
VanEck notes that while Bitcoin trades quietly this summer, supply dynamics are tightening with long-term holders accumulating.

Kraken introduces USD-settled options for bitcoin and ether, citing product design as key barrier to adoption.

Large traders place bullish call spreads betting on Bitcoin reaching $72,000 by the end of the month, coinciding with the Fed's next meeting.

The retail trading platform increases its investment in a blockchain-based derivatives protocol.
Cash Cat jumped over 4,000% to a $200 million market cap, driven by derivatives access and trading activity.

EU regulators say derivative function outweighs labeling in assessing compliance.
Decentralized perpetual futures platforms are outpacing centralized exchanges, with Grvt emerging as a key player.

A record $13 billion in Bitcoin options is expiring, with bearish positioning suggesting potential downward pressure.

Bitcoin briefly topped $67,000 following news of a US-Iran peace deal, though derivatives data shows traders remain cautious.

CFTC staff has issued no-action relief that may pave the way for perpetual futures on digital commodities.

John Palmer expects early adoption of U.S. perpetual futures by sophisticated traders, with institutions to follow.

Macro analyst suggests paper Bitcoin instruments may be absorbing buying pressure, similar to gold derivatives.