In the volatile world of Bitcoin futures, savvy traders are shifting strategies to mitigate risk. Using USD or stablecoin collateralization instead of Bitcoin, these traders are sidestepping the compounded risk of market downturns... But why now?
Decline in crypto-margined futures may signal market maturity Decline in crypto-margined futures may signal market maturity
Comparing the crypto-margined and cash-margined futures open interest reveals a discrepancy that has never been higher, indicating a growing preference for stability and risk mitigation in the market.
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Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 9:48 pm UTC
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In the volatile world of Bitcoin futures, savvy traders are shifting strategies to mitigate risk. Using USD or stablecoin collateralization instead of Bitcoin, these traders are sidestepping the compounded risk of market downturns... But why now?
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Bitcoin, a decentralized currency that defies the sway of central banks or administrators, transacts electronically, circumventing intermediaries via a peer-to-peer network.
Ethereum
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Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
BitMEX
HDR Global Trading Limited owns and operates BitMEX which is a trading platform that offers investors access to the global financial markets using only Bitcoin.
