Bitcoin’s Wall Street Debut Ends in Tears for Futures Traders, Leads to $83M Liquidations
Bitcoin ETFs clocked up some $4.6 billion in volumes on their first day, but market volatility hit futures speculators as prices whipsawed.
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Bitcoin ETFs clocked up some $4.6 billion in volumes on their first day, but market volatility hit futures speculators as prices whipsawed.
The Zürich-based banking giant’s decision contrasts with Vanguard’s decision to bar customers from buying bitcoin ETFs.
Major tokens solana (SOL), ether (ETH) and Cardano’s ADA started to stabilize early Thursday after dropping more than 10% in the past 24 hours.
The popular Polymarket market bet “Bitcoin ETF approved by Jan 15?” has attracted almost $1 million in volume from hundreds of users.
Data tracked by Matrixport show global average perpetual funding rates rose to a record 66% annualized early Monday.
Early investors in MSTR can consider taking profit as shares appear overvalued and could fall by 20%, according to 10x Research.
Some $45 million stemmed from altcoin futures in an unusual move – with bitcoin accounting for a relatively lesser $36 million in liquidations.
Overall crypto market capitalization crossed the $1.7 trillion mark on Wednesday for the first time since May 2022.
The platform is developing Bitcoin tools as the applications built on the network catch favor with investors.
Longs continue to get liquidated as the price of bitcoin and other major digital assets gyrate.