First Mover Americas: AI Tokens Reclaim the Spotlight
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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First Mover Americas: What Comes After BTC’s Flirt With Record High
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Shiba Inu Rings Greed Alarm as Bitcoin Eyes Record High
Open interest in SHIB futures has crossed above $100 million, hinting at speculative froth.
First Mover Americas: Is Bitcoin Rallying Ahead of Schedule?
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 1, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
First Mover Americas: BTC Volatility Spikes, Crypto Derivatives Volume Surges
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Feb. 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
A Record $11B Crypto Options Expiry Looms as BTC Shows Little Volatility
The expiry is Deribit’s largest so far and a record of almost $5 billion of options will expire in the money.
CFTC Pushes FTX-Inspired Rule to Protect Customers’ Money
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Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Famed Bull-Market Pullbacks Have Been Elusive During the Recent Price Surge
The bull market has been clearly spot-driven, with all major derivatives data relatively flat, one observer said, adding the rally has limited downside.
Bitcoin’s Options Market Has Overtaken Its Futures Market in a Sign of Growing Sophistication
The notional open interest in the global BTC options market stood at $17.5 billion at press time, while open interest in the futures market was $15.84 billion.
Bitcoin Call Skew Hints at Further Price Rise as Spot ETF Optimism Energizes BTC
The one-month call-put skew has risen above 10%, indicating a strongest bullish bias in 31 months.