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CME Group to introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures, which are priced at 1/50th of a bitcoin

CME Group to launch options on Bitcoin Friday Futures in February 2024, enabling precise short-term bitcoin price management for traders, with a focus on accessibility and global demand.

theblock.co • 30/01/2025 - 15:21 PM

Coinbase Prime sees notable uptick in OTC bitcoin trading by institutional investors: CryptoQuant

Coinbase Prime reports increased OTC trading, indicating institutional demand for bitcoin is rising, driven by significant inflows and connections to ETFs, amidst a shifting market volatility landscape.

theblock.co • 17/01/2025 - 16:02 PM

Crypto OTC trading volume surged over 100% in 2024, driven by Trump win and institutional demand: Finery Markets

The cryptocurrency OTC market grew 106% in 2023, driven by positive developments like crypto ETFs and changing institutional attitudes, with strong expectations for continued growth in 2025.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 18:48 PM

CoinShares says 'post-US election honeymoon is over' as macro and monetary policy weigh heavy on crypto fund flows

Global crypto funds saw modest inflows of $48 million last week, led by Bitcoin investments, while Ethereum products suffered outflows amid macroeconomic shifts.

theblock.co • 13/01/2025 - 12:32 PM

Bitcoin holds above $96,000 while investors turn to AI and DeFi tokens for growth opportunities

Bitcoin holds steady above $96,000 as ETF inflows highlight growing institutional confidence in the digital asset sector, analysts said. Investors are turning to crypto-AI and DeFi tokens like HYPE and ai16z, signaling a shift toward emerging trends beyond major crypto tokens.

theblock.co • 27/12/2024 - 14:47 PM

Crypto investment products log net inflows, despite sell-offs after hawkish Fed comments: CoinShares

Digital asset ETPs saw $308 million in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, despite market volatility and significant outflows towards week's end.

theblock.co • 23/12/2024 - 14:37 PM

Crypto market downturn continues since Fed's hawkish 2025 rate cut signals

The cryptocurrency market declines following a Federal Reserve rate cut, influenced by hawkish signals. Bitcoin falls over 10%, with significant ETF outflows and evolving monetary policy.

theblock.co • 20/12/2024 - 14:36 PM

Inflation risks could restrict Fed's 2025 policy moves, impacting risk assets: analysts

Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $106,000, driven by market sentiment and interest rate speculation amid inflation concerns and evolving economic policies ahead of the Fed's meeting.

theblock.co • 16/12/2024 - 13:00 PM

21Shares CEO points to 'inflection point in the global order' as crypto hits mainstream popularity

Spot Bitcoin ETFs near anniversary with $600 billion trading volume; Bitcoin price skyrockets to over $100,000, fueled by institutional support and stablecoin adoption.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 13:24 PM

CryptoQuant reports long-term bitcoin holder profit-taking as price pulls back from new all-time high

CryptoQuant cites evidence of long-term bitcoin holder profit-taking as the cryptocurrency pulled back slightly after hitting a new all-time high above $103,000 on Wednesday night. Future bitcoin price trends may be influenced by upcoming U.S. economic data, particularly November’s jobs report and the potential scale of future Fed rate cuts.

theblock.co • 05/12/2024 - 17:25 PM

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