Derivatives

Ethereum open interest rose 2.3% in ETH on Binance as its dollar value fell 6.6%

Ethereum open interest on Binance rose in coin quantity while dropping in dollar value. Tracking ETH units alongside USDT value separates actual futures exposure shifts from asset price repricing during market movements.

Coinbase rolls out 10x spot leverage, but blocks US retail from it

Coinbase announced a new spot borrowing feature offering up to 10x leverage, but US retail investors are barred unless they meet strict Eligible Contract Participant financial thresholds.
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Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help

Bitcoin futures open interest dropped significantly to $36.6 billion as spot buyers stepped in, helping absorb active supply while younger coin cohorts maintained market price sensitivity during recent volatility.

Ten tokens held 62% of altcoin futures exposure, but shared collateral can put other positions at risk

A Talos report reveals ten tokens held 62% of altcoin futures exposure, with record-high open interest relative to market capitalization and volatile funding rates across platforms like Binance and Hyperliquid.

Leveraged funds’ Bitcoin futures shorts fall by 5,300 BTC-equivalent as longs shrink

During the week leading up to September 29, leveraged funds reduced their Bitcoin futures shorts by approximately 5,300 BTC-equivalent, narrowing their overall net short position despite a contraction in total long exposure.

Plunging GPU prices threaten AI hosts, and new hedges step in

Plunging GPU rental prices threaten AI host profitability as new financial derivatives and hedges emerge to help companies manage volatile hardware income and revenue risks.

Coinbase completes Deribit switch, ending International Exchange trading

Coinbase has completed the transition of its International Exchange to Deribit, halting legacy trading and shifting institutional derivatives activity to the new platform with updated operational requirements.

OKX US to sell USD trading bot positions if users miss Sept 30 deadline

Grid and Smart Portfolio holdings face automatic sales if affected bots remain on old USD pairs. The post OKX US to sell USD trading bot positions if users miss Sept 30 deadline appeared first on CryptoSlate.