Spot trading involves direct ownership of Bitcoin, appealing to long-term holders. Futures trading enables speculation and hedging without direct asset custody. Regulatory developments in 2025 have ...

Open interest in bitcoin perpetual futures surged Wednesday by the most in four months as the leading cryptocurrency neared the $110,000 mark. Open interest in perpetual futures listed on offshore ...

Behind the move is a sharp narrowing in the profitability of the basis trade, in which traders attempt to capture a spread by buying spot bitcoin while selling BTC futures.

ProShares Bitcoin ETF offers bitcoin exposure via CME futures, not direct BTC, with a 0.95% management fee and inherent roll friction. BITO tracks bitcoin directionally in bullish, high-liquidity ...

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $90,000 Thursday as market participants see a classic short-term target coming next. Bitcoin dices ...

“We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, designed to mirror the functionality of global perpetual futures while adhering to US ...

BTC derivatives metrics show traders taking precautions, but the data suggests traders are not reaching distressed levels yet. Bitcoin ETF outflows and tech sector weakness keep sentiment subdued, ...

Today, Coinbase Derivatives has announced the launch of US Perpetual-Style Futures on July 21. These new futures contracts are designed to offer US traders a domestic, regulated alternative to the ...