Bitcoin Volatility Reshaped by Wall Street
Deribit Insights reports Wall Street’s involvement via Bitcoin ETFs has reshaped $BTC’s market structure, reducing volatility and increasing institutional trading. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Braces for Quadruple Witching Volatility
Global markets brace for tomorrow’s quadruple witching, potentially increasing volatility in crypto as $13.5B in derivatives expire next week, impacting $BTC and other assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRPL Launches Sidechain for $40B Options Market
A proposal in the XRP Ledger community aims to create a Hyperliquid-like sidechain for options trading, targeting a $40B market dominated by centralized venues. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Approaches $90K Breakout Ahead of Expiry
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains within the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry approaches, with bullish indicators suggesting a potential move towards the mid-$90,000s. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Ethereum Faces $6B Options Impact
Ethereum ($ETH) faces a pivotal $6 billion options expiration, with traders eyeing the $3,000 level amid potential market volatility. Current price: $2,920. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin Put Bet Hits $80K Popularity
The $80,000 put option leads Bitcoin’s options market with over $2 billion in open interest, surpassing the $85,000 put at $1.97 billion; the $140,000 call drops to $1.56 billion. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Rally Ignites Ether DOGE BNB Surge
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged to a record $126,223, driven by dollar weakness and ETF inflows, while Ethereum ($ETH) rose 4% to $4,700. Mining stocks gained on AI chip news. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Traders Boost Downside Protection After Fed Cut
Bitcoin ($BTC) traders increase downside protection post-Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut, with Deribit’s options skew negative across all time frames, indicating bearish sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Coinbase Acquires Deribit Expanding Crypto Reach
@Coinbase is acquiring Deribit for $2.9 billion, enhancing its global crypto derivatives platform and expanding international reach. The deal is pending regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto (+7) ↗
Coinbase Acquires Deribit for Billions
@Coinbase plans to acquire Deribit for $2.9 billion, involving $700 million in cash and 11 million shares, enhancing its crypto derivatives market position. #Breaking #Crypto (+8) ↗
Crypto Exchange Deribit Eyes US Expansion
@Deribit considers US expansion as President Trump supports crypto; regulatory changes ease entry, but challenges remain for derivatives. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Coinbase Nears Acquisition of Deribit
@Coinbase is in advanced talks to acquire derivatives platform Deribit, potentially valued between $4-5 billion, with regulatory notifications already made in Dubai. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Deribit Exchange Halts Russia Operations
Hodl.Press: @Deribit will cease operations for Russian clients due to EU sanctions, allowing only position closures from February 17 and closing all by March 29. #Update #Legal (-6) ↘
Crypto Investors Target Deribit Acquisition
Interest in acquiring @DeribitExchange has emerged, with @krakenfx among potential buyers valuing the exchange at $4 billion to $5 billion. Deribit denies sale plans but is open to strategic investments, collaborating with Financial Technology Partners LLC. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗