crypto derivatives
Hyperliquid ETF Inflows Stall as U.S. Regulated Platforms Rise
Hyperliquid’s momentum in crypto derivatives has stalled sharply since June as institutional capital pivots toward U.S.-regulated trading venues, according to JPMorgan Chase analysis released today. The decentralized exchange, which led non-Bitcoin crypto fund inflows in May and June, is now facing headwinds from both regulatory competition and crowded prediction markets that threaten its market position....
BitMEX Shuts Down After 11 Years, Marks End of Derivatives Era
BitMEX, once a titan of crypto derivatives trading, will permanently shut down on September 23, 2026, after more than eleven years of operations. The closure marks the end of an era for the exchange that pioneered perpetual swaps and at its peak controlled 57 percent of global crypto derivatives volume, though it now commands less...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Crypto markets experienced a mixed session on July 18 as geopolitical tensions weighed on Bitcoin and Ethereum, though institutional interest provided support above key price levels. Major exchanges and platforms continued demonstrating resilience through significant funding announcements and protocol upgrades, suggesting underlying sector strength despite near-term volatility. XRP Ledger infrastructure improvements and record derivatives activity...
Schwab Enters Prediction Markets With Cboe, Challenging Kalshi and Polymarket
Charles Schwab’s entry into prediction markets through a partnership with Cboe Global Markets marks the most significant mainstream institutional move into crypto-adjacent derivatives in 2026, threatening to reshape market share in a sector that has been dominated by crypto-native platforms. The brokerage, which manages roughly 13 trillion dollars in client assets, plans to offer binary...
SEC-CFTC Joint Review Could Reshape Crypto Derivatives Classification
The SEC and CFTC have launched a joint review of U.S. derivatives rules and are seeking public comment on how existing regulations should apply to crypto products, marking a significant escalation in regulatory clarity efforts just as CME Group challenges the CFTC’s approval of perpetual futures contracts. The 60-day public comment period follows the agencies’...