Derivatives
Research
Market in wait-and-see mode as Bitcoin volumes stagnate
Bitcoin's transfer volumes remain subdued, reflecting broader market indecision and consolidation
Mining
Bitcoin miners diversify and consolidate to survive revenue drop
Halving halts Bitcoin miner profits, sparking strategic pivots.
Bitcoin
The importance of long-term and short-term holders for Bitcoin
CryptoSlate's latest market report dives deep into the concept of LTHs and STHs to provide a comprehensive understanding of their impact on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Research
Bitcoin volatility sees futures slump, while options open interest spikes
Open interest in Bitcoin futures dropped to its lowest point since May, while options markets saw increased activity as traders sought to hedge against volatility.
Research
STHs faced substantial losses as Bitcoin briefly fell below $60k
Bitcoin's rapid price decline saw short-term holders realize losses, marking the highest negative trend since September.
Bitcoin
Crypto derivatives markets: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum
CryptoSlate's latest market report dives deep into the theoretical and practical differences between BTC and ETH and explores their respective futures, options, and perpetual futures markets.
Research
Bullish sign for Ethereum as exchange balances drop
Exchange wallets see largest ETH outflows in nearly a year, indicating at bullish sentiment.
Research
Perpetual futures trading volume surges as Bitcoin spot trading lags
Perpetual futures volumes seem driven by factors beyond just Bitcoin's price movements.
DeFi
Altcoin selloff wipes out $4.9 billion in DeFi TVL
Smaller chains see substantial TVL reductions, exacerbated by short-term sell pressure from airdrop activities.
Research
Demand for stablecoins grows as market prepares for volatility
The rising stablecoin supply represents pent up liquidity ready to be deployed on first signs of volatility.
Research
Calls dominate Bitcoin options despite price drop and ETF outflows
Market sentiment remains complex as ETF inflows and outflows drive subtle shifts in Bitcoin derivatives.
Bitcoin
MicroStrategy ups convertible note offering to $700M
The convertible notes will be priced with a 35% premium over MSTR.
