Backwardation

Bitcoin futures on CME slipped into prolonged backwardation for the first time since May 2019, according to Luno. (Laevitas, via Luno)
Bitcoin Futures ‘Backwardation’ Could Signal Bearish Mood
This condition in the bitcoin futures market hasn't happened since May 2019, according to Luno.
Bitcoin futures on CME slipped into prolonged backwardation for the first time since May 2019, according to Luno. (Laevitas, via Luno)

Ether futures market anomaly is likely to reverse after the Merge. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)
Anomalous Ether Futures Pricing Condition Is Likely to Revert After the Merge
"The current state of backwardation reflects the general market view that ETH will fall following the Merge, but this could be short-lived," one observer said.
Ether futures market anomaly is likely to reverse after the Merge. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

The bitcoin futures market briefly went into backwardation amid this week's price tumult.
Why You Shouldn’t Look at Bitcoin Backwardation Like an Oil Trader
Backwardation refers to a downward sloping futures curve where front-month contracts trade at a higher price than far-maturity contracts.
The bitcoin futures market briefly went into backwardation amid this week's price tumult.