Bad news continues to dominate crypto media headlines but Bitcoin and the wider market appear to not care. Despite the recent negative crypto and macroeconomic newsflow, the total cryptocurrency market…
Continue ReadingETH price struggles to flip $1,700 to support, but key derivatives data show bulls making plans to break through the resistance. The price of Ether (ETH) rallied 16% between Jan.…
Continue ReadingBitcoin price continues to press higher this week as demand for stablecoins and a key BTC price metric suggests bulls have a “healthy appetite.” Bitcoin (BTC) rallied 11% between Jan.…
Continue ReadingFormer BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says catastrophe is coming for the crypto sector, but derivatives data shows bulls slowly taking control of the market. The total crypto market capitalization soared…
Continue ReadingETH price continues to encounter resistance at the $1,600 level, a potential sign that the current rally lacks sustainable momentum. Ethereum (ETH) price is struggling to overcome resistance at $1,600…
Continue ReadingA perpetual futures contract does not have an expiration date and aims to profit from the non-delivery of the actual commodity. Perpetual futures vs. traditional futures One of the main…
Continue ReadingBitcoin price hit a year-to-date high near $19,000 as pro traders used leverage to propel the pump, but derivatives data hints at reasons for BTC price to retest $17,300. Bitcoin…
Continue ReadingHong Kong investors can now gain exposure to Bitcoin through Samsung’s new ETF listing, launching on Jan. 13. In Hong Kong, the bell rings for Bitcoin (BTC). Samsung Asset Management…
Continue ReadingEthereum whales are market makers are no longer charging excessive premiums for protective put options, a sign that ETH price could be en-route to new highs. Ethereum price (ETH) gained…
Continue ReadingThe BTC futures premium remains a topic of concern, but it appears that traders are starting to price similar risks for the upside and downside. Traders might rejoice now that…
Continue ReadingDerivatives played a major role in the last bull market and it’s highly likely that they will be integral in the market’s evolution in 2023. Futures and options let traders…
Continue ReadingReasons for bearishness include U.S. Federal Reserve tightening, the absence of leverage buyers’ demand, and fearful BTC option traders. December will likely be remembered by Bitcoin‘s (BTC) fake breakout above…
Continue ReadingETH price bulls struggle as futures remain trading below its fair value, signaling excessive demand for shorts. Ether (ETH) has been ranging near $1,200 since Dec. 17, but an ascending…
Continue ReadingMiners are in deep trouble due to increased hash rate and energy costs, but pro traders slightly added to their longs despite the recent BTC pullback. Bitcoin (BTC) price lost…
Continue ReadingDemand for leverage buying remains absent in ETH despite the recent bounce to $1,200 as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates. Ether (ETH) gained 5.6% on Dec.…
Continue ReadingTop traders’ long-to-short ratio and stronger demand for stablecoins in Asia indicate higher odds of further price correction. Bitcoin (BTC) broke below $16,800 on Dec. 16, reaching its lowest level…
Continue ReadingHong Kong’s first crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted over $73 million ahead of their debut on the region’s stock exchange. The launch of the two ETFs tracking cryptocurrency futures…
Continue ReadingThe futures ETF will be the first of its kind available in Asia according to the asset manager, CSOP. Investors in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be able to…
Continue ReadingPro traders aren’t buying ETH’s recent rally to $1,350 and data shows they expect Ether price to retrace if Fed chair Powell takes a hawkish tone on Wednesday. Ether (ETH)…
Continue ReadingAll eyes are on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and BTC traders hope that positive strides against inflation trigger a run to $18,000. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to break above the…
Continue ReadingRegulatory pressure continues to limit each upside breakout, but data shows some compelling reasons for an eventual crypto market rally. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 1.5% in the past…
Continue ReadingBTC bulls could secure a $130 million profit in the Dec. 9 options expiry, but bears aim to balance the scales by keeping Bitcoin price below $17,000. Bitcoin (BTC) price…
Continue ReadingTraders are not sure if ETH will be able to hold the $1,200 level while the S&P 500 rapidly approaches the crucial 3,900 support and ETH derivatives data hints at…
Continue ReadingBTC whales and market makers are holding their leveraged long positions, even though BTC failed to break above $17,400 on Dec. 5 Bitcoin (BTC) bulls regained some control on Nov.…
Continue ReadingMargin trading and futures are used in cryptocurrency to multiply gains. Here’s what you need to know about these tools, how they work, and their differences. Are margin and futures…
Continue ReadingNegative newsflow continues to make headlines but BTC’s recent move above $17,000 suggests investors are finding reasons to be bullish. Bitcoin (BTC) price gained 6.1% between Nov. 28 and Nov.…
Continue ReadingExpectations of stringent regulation and further contagion from FTX continue to weigh on ETH price, but derivatives are showing a modest improvement in sentiment. Ether (ETH) rallied 5.5% in the…
Continue ReadingBitcoin whales and market makers continue to add to their leverage long positions, even though it’s unclear whether $15,500 was the final bottom. Bitcoin (BTC) bears have been in control…
Continue ReadingA 6-year veteran of the crypto industry, Andrew Weiner serves as the Vice President of MEXC Global. As the former executive of RegTech and digital identity pioneer iComplyKYC, he worked…
Continue ReadingETH bears continue to suppress Ethereum price, but institutional traders’ buying activity and exchanges’ aiming to provide more transparency could improve investor sentiment. Ether (ETH) price experienced an 11.9% decline…
Continue ReadingThe total crypto market cap has dropped under $800 billion, but data highlights a few reasons why some traders are bullish. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped by 5% between…
Continue ReadingIn the past 48-hours Bitcoin traders added to their leveraged long positions even as crypto critics and politicians ramp up their criticism of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) price has tested the…
Continue ReadingETH price hovers at a key support level and while it is softening, data shows pro traders are reluctant to go short. Ether (ETH) has been stuck between $1,170 to…
Continue ReadingThe crypto market managed an 11% bounce from the Nov. 9 low, but a handful of metrics show a severe lack of investor confidence. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped…
Continue ReadingSOL price has been in a 3 month downtrend, but recent newsflow and events could trigger a reversal. Solana (SOL) has been in a steady downtrend for the past 3…
Continue ReadingNew data shows how pro traders are positioned as BTC price continues to encounter resistance at $21,000. Bitcoin (BTC) has been lingering above $20,000 for the past nine days, but…
Continue ReadingLeverage and hedging strategies are powerful ways to use derivatives contracts, but traders usually succumb to these three major mistakes. Novice traders are usually drawn to futures and options markets…
Continue ReadingDespite the 8.5% weekly rally in cryptocurrencies, the lack of stablecoin premiums in Asia and futures markets activity shows buyers’ lack of confidence. Cryptocurrencies broke the $1 trillion market capitalization…
Continue ReadingETH price rose to its highest level since September, but data shows whales lack an appetite for leverage longs. A $250 surprise rally took place between Oct. 25 and Oct.…
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