Futures

Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to transact an asset at a predetermined future date and price. In the Web3 ecosystem, futures are essential tools for hedging risk and gaining leveraged exposure to market movements. By 2026, the market has seen a massive shift toward institutional-grade futures platforms with enhanced regulatory compliance. This tag covers the mechanics of delivery dates, margin requirements, and how professional traders use futures to navigate crypto volatility and secure long-term portfolio stability.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks

Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks

The post Bitcoin market shows late-cycle patterns as leverage peaks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing declining capital inflows and surging speculative activity, mirroring patterns observed near previous cycle peaks, according to an Aug. 20 Glassnode report. BTC retraced nearly 9.2% to $112,900 following last week’s high at $124,400, accompanied by substantially weaker capital inflows compared to earlier 2024 breakouts.  The realized cap increased just 6% monthly during the current rally, significantly below the 13% rate recorded during the initial $100,000 breakout in late 2024. The report noted that investors showed limited demand even amid reduced profit-taking activity from existing holders.  The Volatility-Adjusted Net Realized Profit/Loss metric shows markedly lower selling pressure compared to major breakouts at $70,000, $100,000, and July’s $122,000 peak. The disparity suggests the market failed to sustain momentum even with lighter sell-side pressure. Leverage drives market volatility Futures markets exhibited pronounced activity during Bitcoin’s recent price action, with open interest across Bitcoin contracts maintaining elevated levels at $67 billion.  The correction eliminated $2.3 billion in open interest, representing one of the 23 largest nominal declines on record. Altcoin derivatives reached new extremes, with combined open interest across major tokens surging to $60.2 billion before declining $2.6 billion during the weekend correction.  Combined altcoin liquidations peaked at $303 million daily, more than double Bitcoin futures liquidation volumes. Ethereum perpetual futures volume dominance hit an all-time high of 67%, marking the strongest structural shift toward altcoin speculation on record. At the same time, open interest dominance climbed to 43.3% against Bitcoin’s 56.7%, reaching its fourth-largest level historically. Previous peak parallels emerge The report argued that current market timing aligns closely with previous bull cycles.  Both 2015-2018 and 2018-2022 cycles reached all-time highs approximately two to three months beyond the current cycle’s relative position when measured from cycle lows. Bitcoin’s circulating supply has remained above the positive one-standard deviation band for…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Senator Lummis Targets Year-End Approval for Crypto Market Structure Law

Senator Lummis Targets Year-End Approval for Crypto Market Structure Law

TLDR Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed that Congress will complete the crypto market structure bill by the end of this year. The Senate Banking Committee will begin marking up the legislation in September and aims to finish its work that month. The Agriculture Committee is expected to move its portion of the bill in October to [...] The post Senator Lummis Targets Year-End Approval for Crypto Market Structure Law appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Senator Lummis Predicts Crypto Bill to Become Law by 2026!

Senator Lummis Predicts Crypto Bill to Become Law by 2026!

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a well-known advocate for cryptocurrencies, has provided fresh insights into the timeline for advancing her comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure bill. The legislation, aimed at setting a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, is a crucial development for the blockchain and crypto community. In her interview on CoinDesk TV, Lummis revealed her determination [...]

Author: Crypto Breaking News
Robinhood Has Sued Nevada And New Jersey: Here’s Why

Robinhood Has Sued Nevada And New Jersey: Here’s Why

Robinhood sued Nevada and New Jersey regulators over event contract disputes. What does this mean for the future of prediction markets?   Robinhood has taken legal action against regulators in Nevada and New Jersey after both states threatened enforcement over its event contracts.  The trading platform’s derivatives arm filed these lawsuits this week, claiming that […] The post Robinhood Has Sued Nevada And New Jersey: Here’s Why appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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The Crypto Revolution is Here: Why BlockchainFX is the Best Crypto to Buy for Passive Income and High ROIs

The Crypto Revolution is Here: Why BlockchainFX is the Best Crypto to Buy for Passive Income and High ROIs

BlockchainFX is here to change the game ,  and it’s the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to maximize returns with […] The post The Crypto Revolution is Here: Why BlockchainFX is the Best Crypto to Buy for Passive Income and High ROIs appeared first on Coindoo.

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XRP dips after 470M tokens sold – $2.60 in sight IF…

XRP dips after 470M tokens sold – $2.60 in sight IF…

The post XRP dips after 470M tokens sold – $2.60 in sight IF… appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways XRP lost 4% as whales sold 470 million tokens, with liquidation clusters below $2.60 signaling downside risk. Institutions leaned bearish, while Chainlink’s rising adoption by Swift and JP Morgan eroded XRP’s case. The crypto markets slumped sharply in the last 24 hours, with the total market cap slipping to $3.84 trillion. However, the daily trading volume rose to $186 billion, an 8% increase. Ripple [XRP], the third largest by capitalization, fell 4% and risked deeper losses if broader markets failed to rebound. Let’s unpack the signals behind XRP’s ongoing weakness. XRP faces massive whale exodus Per data from analyst Ali Martinez on X (formerly Twitter), big players were heavily dumping XRP tokens. Over the last ten days, they liquidated more than 470 million XRP as the price hovered around $3. The raid unloading came on the back of a broader market drop seen also in Bitcoin [BTC]. Notably, selling pressure stretched back to late July when XRP traded near $3.50. Source: Ali Charts/X The total exits during this stretch reached almost 1 billion tokens. As whales exited, price action mirrored the sell-off. XRP selling pressure intensifies The price action of XRP/USDT has been in a free fall since the $3.50 high. The altcoin has been making a series of lower highs and lows, a signal for bear strength. The MACD confirmed building seller momentum, fueled by new shorts across derivatives markets. Source: TradingView Coinbase’s addition of perpetual futures for XRP and Solana [SOL] also drew in fresh U.S. short sellers, according to CEO Brian Armstrong. Speaking of derivatives markets, the chart from Trading Different’s heatmap heightened the chances of a further drop. XRP was declining as it liquidated more longs below the price. Per CoinGlass data, high-leverage shorts (50x–100x) clustered between $3.05 and $2.85, accelerating XRP’s fall. Source:…

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Judge Orders EminiFX’s Eddy Alexandre to Pay $228 Million for Crypto Fraud

Judge Orders EminiFX’s Eddy Alexandre to Pay $228 Million for Crypto Fraud

TLDR EminiFX founder Eddy Alexandre faces a $228M restitution order for defrauding investors. Alexandre siphoned $15M for personal expenses while investors lost millions. EminiFX promised high returns but never deployed the automated trading system. Alexandre’s civil and criminal cases conclude with substantial financial penalties. Eddy Alexandre, the founder of the crypto platform EminiFX, has been [...] The post Judge Orders EminiFX’s Eddy Alexandre to Pay $228 Million for Crypto Fraud appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Judge orders EminiFX founder to repay $228M to investors

Judge orders EminiFX founder to repay $228M to investors

Eddy Alexandre, founder of EminiFX, must pay over $228 million to investors after his platform was exposed as a Ponzi scheme.

Author: Cryptopolitan
ETH trader portfolio down to $770K after missing out on $43M leverage trading profit

ETH trader portfolio down to $770K after missing out on $43M leverage trading profit

An anonymous crypto trader had turned an initial $125,000 investment into tens of millions of dollars in just four months. However, after two days of an Ethereum price slump wiped out most of his gains, he has lost most of it after initially locking $7 million from the position. Known on-chain as address 0x15b3, the […]

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Coinbase CEO Hails XRP Perpetual Futures Launch as Great Progress

Coinbase CEO Hails XRP Perpetual Futures Launch as Great Progress

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong applauds the exchange’s move to add XRP and Solana to its perpetual futures offering in the United States.  For context, Coinbase recently added XRP and Solana to the list of supported assets for perpetual-style futures. Notably, the inclusion of XRP and Solana raises the total number of assets available for perpetual futures to four.  The San Francisco-based exchange launched the perpetual futures offering for U.S. customers last month, with initial support for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Less than a month after this launch, Coinbase has now expanded the offering to include XRP and Solana.  Coinbase CEO Calls XRP and Solana Perpetual Futures US Launch Great Progress  According to the announcement, U.S. traders can open and hold XRP perpetual futures, with a leverage of up to 5x and no monthly contract expiration.  The XRP perpetual futures are offered through the Coinbase Derivatives platform, which is licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This implies that the perpetual futures offering for XRP and Solana will be regulated under CFTC rules.  Reacting, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong applauded the initiative, describing the latest expansion in the United States as “great progress.”  https://twitter.com/brian_armstrong/status/1957894005024338417 Previous Perpetual Futures Support  Notably, the Coinbase perpetual futures offering has been available in several eligible countries other than the United States.  In October 2023, the exchange granted customers in eligible international jurisdictions access to its perpetual futures offering, which initially supported four assets such as XRP, Litecoin, Bitcoin, and Ethereum.  Despite launching perpetual futures in other countries, Coinbase did not introduce a similar offering in the U.S. due to regulatory concerns. As the United States makes significant progress in regulating the crypto market, Coinbase launched perpetual futures for U.S. customers last month, starting with Bitcoin and Ethereum. The exchange has now expanded the offering to include XRP and Solana.  The perpetual futures offering is not the first time Coinbase has extended derivative support for XRP. Earlier this year, the leading exchange launched self-certified XRP futures in the United States.

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