Futures

Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to transact an asset at a predetermined future date and price. In the Web3 ecosystem, futures are essential tools for hedging risk and gaining leveraged exposure to market movements. By 2026, the market has seen a massive shift toward institutional-grade futures platforms with enhanced regulatory compliance. This tag covers the mechanics of delivery dates, margin requirements, and how professional traders use futures to navigate crypto volatility and secure long-term portfolio stability.

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Best Crypto To Buy In August 2025: Layer Brett, Ethereum And Cardano Target Jaw-Dropping Upsides

Best Crypto To Buy In August 2025: Layer Brett, Ethereum And Cardano Target Jaw-Dropping Upsides

August 2025 shines on ETH’s ETF boom, Cardano’s spot filing, and Layer Brett’s presale surge with staking rewards and meme-driven growth potential.

Author: Blockchainreporter
Dogecoin (DOGE) Price: Drops 5% After Qubic Community Votes to Target Network for 51% Attack

Dogecoin (DOGE) Price: Drops 5% After Qubic Community Votes to Target Network for 51% Attack

TLDR Qubic blockchain community voted to target Dogecoin for a potential 51% attack after successfully compromising Monero’s network DOGE price fell 5% from $0.22 to $0.21 on August 19-20 with heavy selling pressure Futures open interest dropped 8% reflecting reduced trader confidence in short-term gains Large holders accumulated 680 million DOGE tokens in August despite [...] The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price: Drops 5% After Qubic Community Votes to Target Network for 51% Attack appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral
$ETH Clears Downside Liquidity, Is a Break Toward $4.6K

$ETH Clears Downside Liquidity, Is a Break Toward $4.6K

The post $ETH Clears Downside Liquidity, Is a Break Toward $4.6K appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights  Ethereum clears $4,200 downside liquidity, leaving untested topside liquidity between $4,600 and $4,800. CME gap in $4,100–$4,200 zone filled, creating a pivot as traders await Ethereum’s next move. RSI cools to 55.83, yet Ethereum trend stays intact with support at $4,095 and $3,590. $ETH Clears Downside Liquidity, Is a Break Toward $4.6K Ahead? Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $4,230, with a 24-hour trading volume of over $40.67 billion. The token has dipped 0.12% in the past 24 hours and is down 8% over the past week. Despite recent weakness, chart patterns suggest the market may be setting up for the next move. Analyst Crypto Rover shared an ETH/USDT liquidation heatmap showing that downside liquidity was cleared as price dipped below $4,200.  “$ETH – Ethereum. Downside liquidity swept, topside liquidity remains. What’s next is obvious!” he commented.  The analysis suggests that with stop-losses and leveraged long positions already flushed out, Ethereum could now turn higher to capture liquidity concentrated in the $4,600–$4,800 range. Source:  Crypto Rover/X CME Gap Filled, Market Finds Pivot Another technical development came from the futures market. Analyst Max Crypto pointed out that Ethereum futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have completed a gap in the $4,100–$4,200 zone. “$ETH CME GAP HAS BEEN NOW FILLED. RUN IT BACK TURBO,” he noted, implying that one downside objective has now been completed. CME gaps often get revisited by price action. With this level filled, the zone may act as a short-term pivot. ETH futures are currently trading near $4,189, suggesting the market is holding steady after retracing back into this critical range. Traders are now watching whether ETH can use this level as support for a new leg upward. https://twitterx.com/MaxCryptoxx/status/1958053521175245296 Technical Indicators and Trend Structure On the daily chart, Ethereum has been consolidating after its pullback from…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Futures Traders Bet Against MemeCore Rally Despite 14% Price Surge

Futures Traders Bet Against MemeCore Rally Despite 14% Price Surge

The post Futures Traders Bet Against MemeCore Rally Despite 14% Price Surge appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The crypto market has extended its decline for another day, weighing on investor sentiment. Despite this, M, the native coin of MemeCore, the first Layer 1 blockchain for meme assets, has emerged as today’s standout gainer, noting 14% gains. However, on-chain and technical readings suggest that the momentum may not be sustainable. M’s Price Surge Meets Heavy Shorts Readings from M’s daily chart paint a concerning picture. While its price continues to climb, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), a key indicator that tracks capital inflows and outflows, has dropped below the zero line and is trending downward.  For token TA and market updates: Want more token insights like this? Sign up for Editor Harsh Notariya’s Daily Crypto Newsletter here. M CMF. Source: TradingView This creates a clear bearish divergence, where weakening liquidity cannot fuel further price gains. When such a divergence emerges, an asset’s price rally loses strength. It means that even though buyers are still pushing the price higher, capital inflow into the asset is declining steadily.  Moreover, the trend is no different among M’s futures traders, as reflected by its negative funding rate. According to Coinglass data, M’s funding rate has dropped to a 38-day low of -0.99%. M Funding Rate. Source: Coinglass The funding rate is used in perpetual futures contracts to keep the contract price aligned with the spot price. When the rate turns negative, short traders (those betting on price declines) dominate and are paid by long traders (those betting on a rally) to maintain their positions.  M’s low funding rate highlights strong bearish sentiment in the derivatives market. Despite the current rally, its futures traders are overwhelmingly positioned for a downside move. This shows a lack of confidence in M’s mid-to-long-term prospects.  Can Demand Save the Rally? Although M’s price has managed to defy the…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Robinhood Sues States in Showdown Over Event Contracts

Robinhood Sues States in Showdown Over Event Contracts

The post Robinhood Sues States in Showdown Over Event Contracts appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Robinhood argued that rulings in favor of prediction market Kalshi should also extend to its own offerings. The company claims regulators’ refusal to honor those rulings leaves it at a competitive disadvantage and forces it to seek judicial protection. Meanwhile, Trump-affiliated investment partner ALT5 Sigma denied reports that venture capitalist Jon Isaac was under SEC investigation for earnings inflation and insider trading tied to a $1.5 billion deal. Although the firm and Isaac dismissed the rumors as factually inaccurate, the news triggered a sharp 10.5% plunge in ALT5’s share price. Robinhood Battles States on Event Contracts Robinhood’s derivatives arm launched legal action against regulators in Nevada and New Jersey in an attempt to prevent potential enforcement measures over its sports event contracts. In two separate complaints that were filed on Tuesday, the company argued that it should be able to offer these contracts after recent federal court rulings allowed prediction market Kalshi to do so. Robinhood claims that despite those rulings, regulators in both states continued to threaten enforcement action, which put it at a disadvantage compared to Kalshi. (Source: CourtListener) The dispute stems from event contracts, which allow users to speculate on outcomes of events like sports games or elections. These contracts have their roots in prediction markets and often rely on blockchain technology for transparency and accurate settlement.  Kalshi also previously sued regulators in Nevada and New Jersey, and argued that cease-and-desist letters from the states were invalid because the platform is regulated at the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Federal courts in both states sided with Kalshi, ruling that state regulators could not take enforcement actions against it, though the lawsuits are still ongoing. Robinhood said that if it is barred from offering the same contracts that Kalshi can, it risks losing market…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Trump Blames Powell for Housing Crisis as Markets Push for Fed Rate Cuts

Trump Blames Powell for Housing Crisis as Markets Push for Fed Rate Cuts

The post Trump Blames Powell for Housing Crisis as Markets Push for Fed Rate Cuts  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News President Trump is yet again targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of stalling on rate cuts and hurting the housing market. With mortgages, interest rates, and even crypto caught in the middle, what is really at stake? Let us find out. Is Powell Hurting the Housing Market? In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump slammed Powell, claiming that he is crushing the housing market. With inflation under control, he says every sign points to a major rate cut. “‘Too Late’ is a disaster,” he added. James Fishback, CEO of Investment firm Azoria, also echoed the concerns about Fed policy, noting that last year, mortgage rates spiked because the market expected more rate cuts than the Fed delivered. This is ridiculous. The only reason mortgage rates went up after the Fed lowered rates in Fall 2024 was because the interest rate futures market (SOFR) was expecting an additional 1.32% of total interest rate cuts (see chart below) on top of the 1.00% in rate cuts the Fed was… https://t.co/Z2n3R9eAJm pic.twitter.com/BCPckqalqR— James Fishback (@j_fishback) August 20, 2025 This time, he said, interest rate futures are pricing in almost no moves from the Fed.  With inflation at a four-year low, CPI six-month annualized at 1.9%, Fishback believes it’s time for a significant rate cut to bring down mortgage rates and provide relief to homeowners.  He claims there should be a 100bps rate cut next month to make up for missed cuts earlier this year. Will the Fed Cut Rates? According to data from the CME Fed Watch Tool, there is now an 83% chance of a rate cut to 400–425 basis points. Just recently, the odds had climbed nearly 100%, with some traders even betting for a 50 bps cut. The drop shows rising uncertainty over mixed signals from the economy. All Eyes on Powell’s Speech, FOMC Minutes Trump’s criticisms come ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, where investors will be watching closely for signals on the economy and potential rate cuts. The next Fed meeting is set for September 16-17, and while most expect a modest 0.25% reduction, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been pushing for a 0.5 bps rate cut. Still, some analysts caution that a September cut is not guaranteed. Inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, and tariff-driven price increases are adding new pressures. The release of the FOMC minutes today will provide more detail on the Fed’s recent discussions on policy, inflation, and the economy. Crypto Market Turns Bearish The crypto market is down today as Bitcoin dipped below $114K and Ether dropped under $4,200. Major altcoins also saw declines, while crypto-linked stocks like MARA, COIN, and MSTR saw even bigger drops. Retail traders have done a complete 180 after Bitcoin has failed to rally and dipped below $113K. The past 24 hours have marked the most bearish sentiment seen on social media since the June 22nd fears of war caused a cascade of panic sells. Historically, this negative… pic.twitter.com/UYKOpWoOkn— Santiment (@santimentfeed) August 20, 2025 Data from Santiment shows that retail traders have turned sharply bearish after Bitcoin fell below $113K, marking the most negative sentiment since June. Historically, such extreme fear can signal a buying opportunity for patient traders, as markets often move opposite to the crowd. Q4 Rally Ahead? Not everyone is bearish. Investor Ted Pillows notes that most investors are trying to sell too early this cycle, which could make them miss the next big rally. He sees another leg up for Bitcoin in Q4, with rising global liquidity and expected Fed rate cuts pushing BTC toward $160K+. This cycle, everyone wants to sell before the blow-off top.And that's why most people will miss the major rally.Even looking at $BTC, it seems like another leg up will happen in Q4.Global liquidity is back on the rise, while the market is expecting 2-3 Fed rate cuts this… pic.twitter.com/3sgyp4zQp7— Ted (@TedPillows) August 18, 2025 With Powell’s speech and the FOMC minutes looming, crypto traders are on edge. The coming week could decide whether the market sparks a new rally or faces further losses. 

Author: Coinstats
XRP ETF Could Be Approved in 60 Days, ETF Analyst Predicts Ahead of Final SEC Deadline

XRP ETF Could Be Approved in 60 Days, ETF Analyst Predicts Ahead of Final SEC Deadline

The post XRP ETF Could Be Approved in 60 Days, ETF Analyst Predicts Ahead of Final SEC Deadline appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. ETF analyst Nate Gerraci has projected that the XRP ETF could be approved in 60 days. This follows the US SEC delaying their final decision on the products till October. Analyst Says Spot XRP ETF Approvals Imminent In a recent X post, ETF analyst Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, suggested that spot crypto ETFs are likely to gain traction within the next two months. He emphasized that products with an altcoin focus, such as Litecoin ETFs, XRP, and Solana, are nearing approval. Geraci added that the approval of staking for existing Ethereum spot ETFs could come “any day now,” offering investors new yield-generating opportunities. This projection aligns with the belief that the SEC is preparing to open the floodgates for a wave of crypto ETFs once its final reviews conclude in October. As CoinGape previously reported, the SEC formally delayed its decision on five separate spot XRP ETF proposals. Applications from Bitwise, CoinShares, Canary Capital, Greyscale, and 21Shares were among them. The regulator mentioned the need for more time to evaluate the filings. Specifically, the SEC pushed back its review of the 21Shares Core XRP Trust by 60 days, moving the final deadline from August 20 to October 19, 2025. Similarly, Grayscale’s attempt to convert its existing XRP Trust into a spot XRP ETF faces an October 18 deadline. These extensions now place October as the decisive month for the future of XRP-linked ETFs. If approved, it could lead to more inflows into XRP. Institutional investors, who typically prefer regulated options like ETFs, would have easier access to XRP. CLARITY Act Could Reshape SEC Oversight Nate Gerraci highlighted the importance of the CLARITY Act in the approval of some other crypto products. The CLARITY Act was passed in the U.S. House last month and is now awaiting Senate…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin with $2.87 Billion Weekly Fund Inflows

Ethereum Outshines Bitcoin with $2.87 Billion Weekly Fund Inflows

Digital asset investment products saw inflows worth $3.75 billion last week, according to CoinShares data. It was the fourth-largest total ever recorded, marking a sharp recovery after several weeks of weak sentiment. The surge pushed total assets under management to an all-time high of $244 billion on August 13, supported by recent price increases. The […]

Author: Tronweekly
What They Mean For Traders

What They Mean For Traders

The post What They Mean For Traders appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Unveiling Crucial BTC Perpetual Futures Long-Short Ratios: What They Mean For Traders Skip to content Home News Crypto News Unveiling Crucial BTC Perpetual Futures Long-Short Ratios: What They Mean for Traders Source: https://bitcoinworld.co.in/btc-perpetual-futures-ratios-8/

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Crypto Markets Dump $120B as Friday Fed Speech Looms

Crypto Markets Dump $120B as Friday Fed Speech Looms

The crypto market correction is deepening as billions of dollars exit the space, and all eyes are on the US Federal Reserve chair.

Author: CryptoPotato