Bitcoin’s Crash Triggers Over $700M in Liquidations on BitMEX

Bitcoin’s flash crash on Thursday triggered the most long-short liquidations on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX in 16 months.

Here’s Another, Surprising Reason Why Crypto Prices Fell – Derivatives

The traditional markets' recent sell-off drove cryptocurrency prices down, but the way it did so was more complicated than even many of the most sophisticated players in crypto were able to grasp.

India’s Appetite for Crypto Derivatives Is Growing, Exchanges Say

India is developing an appetite for crypto derivatives, even as the country's Supreme Court continues to deliberate over the future of the exchange industry.

Ether Futures Volume on FTX Hit Record Highs

Antigua-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX saw record volumes in ether futures on Wednesday amid a sell-off in the cryptocurrency’s price.

Derivatives Exchange Deribit Launches Daily Ether Options

The new ETH options will be tradable for just 24 hours before expiry.

OKEx Partners With Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch Leveraged Futures in India

Through the partnership the firms will launch a new futures trading platform in India, providing OKEx with a foothold in a high-potential market.

Retail Investors Aren’t Interested in Crypto Derivatives, Says eToro Executive

eToro isn't too worried about a potential U.K. ban on crypto derivatives, its U.K. managing director told CoinDesk.

Former OKEx Exec to Raise $40M for Crypto Derivative Exchange

The Seychelles-based exchange aims to provide retail crypto investors with futures, options, callable bull/bear contracts, warrant contracts and fixed coupon notes, which are traditionally only available to institutional clients.

Deribit to Launch Daily BTC Options as Regulated Competition Heats Up

Launching Feb. 3, Deribit's daily bitcoin index options will appeal to a different kind of trader, the firm says.