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Coinbase recently considered buying FTX Europe, highlighting the growing significance of crypto derivatives in global trading strategies. In the crypto trading space, derivatives have grown in significance, outpacing the popularity of spot trading. This trend is demonstrated by Coinbase’s recent interest in acquiring FTX Europe on Sept. 22, further underlining the expanding role of derivatives in global crypto trading strategies. Derivatives, which are intricate financial instruments taking their value from underlying assets like Bitcoin and Ether, have become the powerhouse in the crypto trade. Data from Kaiko Research highlights that in the second quarter of 2023, derivatives volume was a staggering six times more than spot volume. While spot trading centers on an asset’s current price, derivatives have been capturing the limelight. #Coinbase is considering the acquisition of #FTX Europe to expand its #Crypto derivatives business.#CryptoCom is also interested in acqui...

BTC bears are positioned to profit from this week’s Bitcoin options expiry, especially if price stays below $18,000. On Dec. 14, Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $18,000 for the first time in 34 days, marking a 16.5% gain from the $15,500 low on Nov. 21. The move followed a 3% gain in the S&P 500 futures in 3 days, which reclaimed the critical 4,000 points support.  Bitcoin/USD index (orange, left) vs. S&P 500 futures (right). Source: TradingView While BTC price started the day in favor of bulls, investors anxiously awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve Committee's decision on interest rates, along with Fed chair Jerome Powell's remarks. The subsequent 0.50% hike and Powell’s explanation of why the Fed would stay the course of its current policy gave investors good reason to doubt that BTC price will hold its current gains leading into the $370 million options expiry on Dec. 16. Analysts and traders expect some form of softening in the macroeconomic tightening movement. For tho...