Ethereum Short $100M Bet Near Liquidation
Wallet 0x50b3 opens a $100.33M short on 47,604 $ETH at 23x leverage on Hyperliquid, risking liquidation if ETH rises above $2,149.84. #Update #Crypto $ETH
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Wallet 0x50b3 opens a $100.33M short on 47,604 $ETH at 23x leverage on Hyperliquid, risking liquidation if ETH rises above $2,149.84. #Update #Crypto $ETH
@Nasdaq is set to offer cash-settled bitcoin options under ticker QBTC, pending CFTC approval, simplifying crypto trading for retail and institutional investors. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@IntercontinentalExchange and @OKX are launching perpetual oil futures, utilizing ICE’s Brent and WTI data for 120M retail traders. This move bridges traditional and digital markets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
OKX launches regulated perpetual futures linked to ICE’s Brent and WTI benchmarks for non-U.S. traders amid DOJ and CFTC oil bet investigations. #Update #Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved @Nasdaq’s proposal to launch Bitcoin index options, linking traditional financial markets with cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC
@Hyperliquid’s HYPE token reaches an all-time high amid increased trading interest, with potential for $100 if market appetite grows; @Solana seen as a stronger long-term bet. #Update #Crypto $HYPE
SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Cash-Settled Bitcoin Index Options The SEC has approved Nasdaq to list European-style, cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange under the ticker QBTC. These contracts are tied to the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index and update every 200 milliseconds using aggregated price data from major cryptocurrency exchanges. QBTC contracts eliminate custody and assignment risks, making them attractive for institutional trading desks seeking Bitcoin price exposure without holding spot assets. Position limits are set at 24,000 contracts per side, representing approximately 0.12% of Bitcoin‘s total supply, with a minimum price increment of $0.01. Trading cannot commence until the… Read More »SEC Approves Nasdaq Bitcoin Options Launch
The SEC has approved @Nasdaq’s listing of cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, pending CFTC approval. The contracts will trade under ticker QBTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
The SEC has approved @Nasdaq to list cash-settled Bitcoin index options on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, pending CFTC approval. Contracts will trade under ticker QBTC. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kraken secures preliminary approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand crypto services, including staking and derivatives, in UAE, enhancing its Middle East presence. #Update #Crypto
@ICE and @OKX are set to launch regulated perpetual futures contracts for WTI and Brent crude oil, bridging traditional and digital markets with ICE providing key pricing benchmarks. #Update #Crypto $OKB
@Binance has launched a new pre-IPO perpetual futures product linked to SpaceX, allowing traders to speculate on the company’s anticipated public valuation before its market debut. #Update #Crypto $BTC
$XRP is consolidating between $1.36-$1.40 with reduced volatility as whale activity slows, while options data indicates trader optimism ahead of the monthly expiry. #Update #Crypto $XRP
On May 18, 2026, daily trading volume for tokenized equity derivatives reached a record $3.57 billion, reflecting strong market momentum and potential regulatory catalysts for growth. #Update #Crypto