Tag: Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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.

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.