Track crypto derivatives news, futures, options, perpetuals, leverage trends, and trader positioning across volatile digital asset markets.
The $150 billion in liquidations revealed the vulnerabilities of a leverage-heavy crypto market dominated by derivatives.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 9 min read 
The "crypto winter" vibe is back, yet a specific technical link suggests traders are de-risking, not panicking.
New Glassnode data argues the driver is overhead supply + options expiries pinning price between $81k and $93k.
Real moves require CEX dominance shifts, ETF divergence, and derivatives confirmation, not bridge headlines.
The options curve is loaded for Dec. 26—and the unwind after.
By giving BTC, ETH and USDC a supervised role in the collateral stack, the CFTC is testing whether onshore markets can match the flexibility traders found offshore.
The CFTC's selective asset inclusion in its digital assets pilot reflects a cautious pathway toward integrating cryptocurrencies into US markets.
A market without seatbelts doesn’t need a bigger engine; it needs better rails. Paolo Ardoino thinks options can finally provide them—if the plumbing gets fixed.
JPMorgan's split stance: facilitating leveraged BTC exposure while debanking industry leadership.
