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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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52

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Ethena Makes $500 Million Revenue as USDe Supply Crosses $11.7 Billion

Ethena’s positive run continues as the protocol announced $500 million record revenue and a supply of $11.7 billion worth of USDe. Read more on the news here!

Author: Blockchainreporter

2025/08/22

Could FOMC minutes be hinting at a hawkish Jackson Hole speech?

The post Could FOMC minutes be hinting at a hawkish Jackson Hole speech? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. As we reach the end of August, all eyes are once again on the Grand Tetons. Not because of its striking views, but because the annual Woodstock of central banking is about to go down. Tomorrow morning, Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver his keynote speech. Historically, these speeches have served as key inflection points for the Federal Reserve’s thinking on monetary policy from a high level. More importantly, it’s an opportunity for Powell to speak for himself and not on behalf of the whole FOMC committee. There are two key catalysts to consider as we await tomorrow’s speech. The first: any indication about whether a rate cut will come in September. Right now, CME futures project a 71% odds of a cut, down from 92% odds last week: The crux of this consideration is a very weak jobs report last month, combined with inflation that seems to keep surprising to the upside and shows no signs of returning to the Fed’s 2% target. Andy Constan tweeted out a helpful framework of how to think about the probabilities of what could happen here: The second potential catalyst: The Fed will publish the results of its five-year monetary policy framework review. In its last review in 2019, the FOMC introduced its flexible average interest targeting (FAIT), which targeted an average of 2% of inflation over the long term. With inflation running above its 2% target for nearly five years now, this framework is expected to be retired and a return toward a hardline target of 2% is anticipated. Underlying this shift are implications around what the Fed perceives to be the neutral rate. Right now, the Fed sees the current federal funds rate as slightly above neutral.…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/22

Coinbase Lists Trump-backed World Liberty Financial USD1 Stablecoin

Coinbase announced the addition of World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) to its roadmap, further diversifying its pipeline of potential listings. The Trump-backed stablecoin joins a roster of ERC-20, Base, and Solana-based tokens under consideration, reflecting Coinbase’s ongoing effort to provide broad market exposure. Assets added to the roadmap today: World Liberty Financial USD (USD1)https://t.co/rRB9d3hSr2 — Coinbase Assets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseAssets) August 21, 2025 On Ethereum, new roadmap entries include QCAD (QCAD), Dolomite (DOLO), SPX6900 (SPX), and World Liberty Financial USD (USD1). For the Base network, AWE Network (AWE) and Flock (FLOCK) were added. On Solana, Solayer (LAYER) is now under review. USD1 is officially on @Coinbase!!! More @worldlibertyfi news to come very soon! https://t.co/GaDxpHAlH3 — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 21, 2025 Eric Trump, Vice President of the Trump Media Group and WLFI Co-founder, confirmed the news on X, drawing attention to the project’s progress and potential upcoming announcements. In the official blog post, Coinbase also stressed that these roadmap updates do not guarantee listing, as trading only commences once liquidity support and infrastructure are established. Assets may also debut under the company’s “Experimental” label, designed for projects with higher risk profiles. Risk Controls and Compliance Remain Priority The exchange emphasized that users should avoid depositing assets prematurely, warning that doing so before an official listing announcement could result in permanent fund loss. Coinbase reiterated that inclusion on the roadmap reflects compliance and technical review, not popularity or market capitalization. According to the company, some tokens fail to meet minimum legal, security, or compliance thresholds and are excluded from listing despite community interest. Meanwhile, efforts continue to expand support across token standards, including Ethereum’s ERC-20, Solana’s SPL, and others, aligning with Coinbase’s mission to broaden accessible digital assets while maintaining regulatory safeguards. Coinfutures Sees Rising Interest as Coinbase Expands Market Reach While Coinbase grows its potential listings, Coinfutures has been attracting attention in derivatives markets. The platform offers up to 1000x leverage on assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana. CoinFutures offers 1000x leverage on Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies. Source: CoinFutures The service allows trading without KYC and supports instant withdrawals, giving participants direct access to futures markets with flexible entry and exit options. Visit the Coinfutures website to enjoy high-speed trading and multiple income opportunities. nextThe post Coinbase Lists Trump-backed World Liberty Financial USD1 Stablecoin appeared first on Coinspeaker.

Author: Coinstats

2025/08/22

Bearish momentum but RSI near oversold – OCBC

The post Bearish momentum but RSI near oversold – OCBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Kiwi fell post-RBNZ policy decision. NZD last seen at 0.5820 levels, OCBC’s FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note. Bearish momentum on daily chart intact “OCR was reduced to 3%, as widely anticipated but the tone of the press conference and MPS was notably more dovish than expected. MPC voted 4-2 for 25bp cut, and the 2 members had voted for 50bp cut. OCR projection was also lowered to 2.55% in 1Q 2026. OIS futures pricing in 40bp cut by end of 2025. There are 2 more meetings remaining for the year – Oct and Nov before the long break to February 2026 MPC meeting.” “Governor Hawkesby stressed on the ‘strong consensus around the central path for the OCR’. While the RBNZ’s dovish cut and lower OCR track reinforces a downside bias for NZD, the magnitude of the move will hinge on the USD leg. With Powell’s Jackson Hole speech on Friday night likely to shape Fed easing expectations into September, we see scope for NZD/USD to test lower if the USD stays firm, but retracement risks if Powell leans dovish.” “Bearish momentum on daily chart intact but RSI shows signs of entering oversold conditions. Support at 0.58 (50% fibo retracement of Apr low to Jul high), 0.5730 (61.8% fibo). Resistance at 0.5830 (200 DMA), 0.5880 (38.2% fibo).” Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/nzd-usd-bearish-momentum-but-rsi-near-oversold-ocbc-202508210854

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/22

Will Powell Cave to Trump’s Pressure? Crypto Market Watches

The post Will Powell Cave to Trump’s Pressure? Crypto Market Watches appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Powell may signal a September rate cut as labor market data shows weakening job growth. Inflation risks from new tariffs could lead Powell to curb expectations for immediate easing. Powell may stay neutral, keeping markets data-dependent ahead of the September FOMC meeting. All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to deliver a pivotal speech at the annual Jackson Hole economic conference this Friday. His address, titled “Economic Outlook and Framework Review,” is scheduled for 10 a.m. Eastern Time and is expected to give the market critical clues about the Fed’s next move on interest rates. This speech presents itself as a climax of a Critical Week in Crypto that has already been packed with market-moving events. Jerome Powell is about to make a massively important headline speech on Friday at Jackson Hole. Every serious crypto holder must pay attention to this event. Here’s what I think will happen… This is the Fed’s stage to quietly greenlight rate cuts. Last time Powell leaned… — Dan Gambardello (@cryptorecruitr) August 20, 2025 The Three Scenarios on the Table Market experts have outlined three primary directions Powell could take, each with significant consequences. Scenario 1: The Dovish Signal. Powell could signal that a rate cut is imminent. The CME FedWatch tool had earlier shown futures markets pricing in a 79.2% probability of a September cut. A dovish tone would suggest the Fed is concerned about the slowing labor market and is ready to act. Scenario 2: The Hawkish Warning. Alternatively, Powell could pour cold water on market expectations by focusing on renewed inflationary pressures. The recent tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump have raised concerns about a fresh inflation wave that could keep the Fed on hold. Scenario 3: The Neutral, Data-Dependent Path. A third option is for Powell…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/22

Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Decline as Derivatives Market Drives Volatility

The post Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Decline as Derivatives Market Drives Volatility appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Lawrence Jengar Aug 21, 2025 01:32 Bitcoin’s price retraces amid declining capital inflows as derivatives market activity heightens volatility, according to Glassnode. Bitcoin’s recent price activity signals a downturn, as its value retraced from an all-time high (ATH) of $124.4K to a low of $112.9K, marking a 9.2% decline. This price drop comes amid declining capital inflows, suggesting a reduced investor willingness to inject fresh capital at elevated price levels, according to Glassnode. Slowing Capital Inflows Despite reaching a new ATH, Bitcoin’s realized cap increased at a modest rate of 6% per month, significantly lower than the 13% witnessed during previous ATH breakouts. This trend highlights a waning demand from investors, even as profit-taking activities have diminished. Recent price corrections have accelerated investor loss-taking, which reached $112M per day. However, these figures remain typical of local corrections within a bull cycle. Events like the Aug-2024 yen-carry unwind and the ‘Trump Tariff Tantrum’ in March-April 2025 have led to higher capitulation volumes, indicating that investor confidence remains relatively intact. Leverage and Speculation The derivatives market is playing a significant role in Bitcoin’s volatility. Futures contracts’ open interest remains elevated, with $67B highlighting the leverage in play. A recent sell-off saw over $2.3B in open interest unwound, reflecting the market’s speculative nature. Ethereum, known as a bellwether asset, has seen its open interest dominance rise to 43.3%, signaling a shift in risk appetite. Its perpetual futures volume dominance hit a new ATH of 67%, underscoring rising speculative activity. Altcoin Activity Altcoins, such as ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE, have also experienced a surge in futures open interest, reaching $60.2B before a $2.6B decline. This fluctuation indicates heightened investor interest, contributing to market fragility. Liquidations in the altcoin market have been substantial, peaking at $303M…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/08/22