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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SoftBank 9-day momentum after $2 billion Intel deal triggers 5% drop

SoftBank 9-day momentum after $2 billion Intel deal triggers 5% drop

The post SoftBank 9-day momentum after $2 billion Intel deal triggers 5% drop appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SoftBank’s stock collapsed over 5% on Tuesday after the company announced a $2 billion investment in Intel, ending a winning streak that had lasted nine trading days. The Tokyo-based firm said it was buying Intel’s common shares at $23 each, while the chipmaker’s stock had just closed at $23.66 the day before. That gap, though small on paper, triggered a selloff that hit SoftBank hard and fast. The deal raised eyebrows among traders already nervous ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s next move. With a major Fed meeting set for later this week, Asia-Pacific markets responded with broad declines. Markets in Asia fall as Fed and Intel news hit risk appetite In Japan, the Nikkei 225 closed at 43,546.29, down 0.38%, following a record-setting session the day before. The Topix dropped slightly, finishing 0.14% lower at 3,116.63. The loss came after investors began pricing in not just the SoftBank-Intel headlines, but also uncertainty around global monetary policy. South Korea followed suit. The Kospi dropped 0.81%, ending at 3,151.56, while the Kosdaq, which tracks small-cap stocks, got hit even harder, falling 1.26% and closing at 787.96. Losses also spread through China. The CSI 300, after reaching its highest point since October 2024, lost 0.38% and settled at 4,223.37. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng hovered flat during its final hour of trading but didn’t recover enough to make a difference. Australia’s market didn’t escape the fallout either. The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,896.2, down 0.7%. Out of all the major Asia-Pacific exchanges, only India saw green. The Nifty 50 inched up 0.44%, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.48%, going against the region-wide selloff. Fed meeting and Ukraine talks shake global trading sentiment U.S. stock futures were in the red early Tuesday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 34 points, or 0.08%,…

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Bitcoin’s Futures market turns bearish: Will BTC drop to $112K?

Bitcoin’s Futures market turns bearish: Will BTC drop to $112K?

The post Bitcoin’s Futures market turns bearish: Will BTC drop to $112K? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s Futures market sentiment index drops to 36% entering the bearish territory. Retail bearishness dominates Futures and spot market as a drop to $112k looms. Since hitting $124k, Bitcoin [BTC] has declined for five consecutive days, hitting a local low of $114,442. In fact, at press time, Bitcoin was trading at $115,055, marking a 3.24% drop over the past week.  Amid this sharp drop, Futures are slowly turning bearish, and that might not be a good thing for BTC. Here’s the reason why. Bitcoin Futures look bearish According to CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler, Bitcoin’s Sentiment Index on the Futures market has declined to 36%. With this drop, the index now sits significantly below the neutral zone or bearish territory.  Source: CryptoQuant Typically, a drop of this index drops below 45 suggests that most traders are becoming more risk-averse and are expecting lower prices. Thus, Futures are experiencing fear-driven activity that could fuel further downside.  Historically, Futures sentiment has played a significant role in Bitcoin’s price movement. For instance, on the 11th to the 14th of August, when the Sentiment Index jumped to 70%, Bitcoin’s price surged to $123k.  Therefore, the recent drop implies that bounces will be offloaded, resulting in price fluctuations. Under these circumstances, Adler suggests that Bitcoin will face downward risk, even dropping to $112k.  Retailers are driving bearishness  AMBCrypto’s look at the Futures market showed that retail traders dominated and look extremely bearish.  For starters, Futures Average Order Size data from CryptoQuant showed massive retail orders.  Source: CryptoQuant These small-scale participants are mainly shorting the market. According to Coinglass, Bitcoin’s Long Short Ratio declined to 0.8765, with shorts accounting for 53%.  Source: CoinGlass At the same time, long positions accounted for 46.7% of the total Futures contracts. Often, when shorts dominate, it indicates that most participants…

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USD/CHF loses momentum below 0.8100 despite hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

USD/CHF loses momentum below 0.8100 despite hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal

The post USD/CHF loses momentum below 0.8100 despite hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/CHF loses traction to around 0.8070 in Tuesday’s early European session. Hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal might weigh on the Swiss Franc, a safe-haven currency.  Hot US wholesale prices last month dimmed the prospect of an oversized 50 bps Fed rate cut. The USD/CHF pair tumbles to near 0.8070 during the early European session on Tuesday. However, the potential downside for the pair might be limited amid optimism of a truce in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump planning a summit meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy very soon. Trump said on Monday that the United States (US) would help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any deal to end the war with Russia. The “Coalition of the Willing” of 30 nations reached an agreement to provide security assurances for Ukraine and coordinate actions with the US. Trump is planning a meeting between Zelenskiy and Putin after a conference with European leaders on Monday. Trump said he discussed the plan with Putin in a call during his negotiations with the European leaders. Optimism surrounding Russia-Ukraine talks could dampen the safe-haven demand and weigh on the Swiss Franc (CHF).  Nonetheless, a jump in US wholesale prices last month and a solid increase in July’s Retail Sales figures diminish the odds for a more aggressive policy easing by the Fed, which could underpin the Greenback in the near term. Fed fund futures traders are now pricing in an 83% possibility of a September Fed rate cut, after last week briefly fully pricing in a move, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Traders will take more cues from the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole conference later on Friday, as it might offer some insight about the US economic outlook and interest rate path. Any dovish remarks from Fed officials…

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Why Is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Updates

Why Is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Updates

The post Why Is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Updates appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. South Korea has suspended all crypto lending services, citing borrower risk. The U.S. SEC delayed its decision on XRP ETFs until October 2025. Despite recent dips, analysts say Bitcoin and Ethereum could hit $600K and ETH $15.5K by 2026. The crypto market has been under pressure since last week, with Bitcoin dipping to $114K, Ethereum trading under $4,200, and XRP struggling to hold the $3 mark. That bearish sentiment is extending into today amid a mix of regulatory news and cautious positioning ahead of a key speech from the Federal Reserve. Bitcoin Sentiment Cools Ahead of Powell’s Speech Bitcoin futures sentiment has cooled after falling to 36% from a high of 70% earlier this month when the asset peaked at $124,400. At press time, Bitcoin trades near $115K, with short-term sellers still in control.  The market greed index is now at 53, a neutral position suggesting the market has shifted away from euphoria into a holding pattern. Investors are now waiting for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech, which could set the tone for crypto amid surging hopes of a first rate cut since December 2024 by next month.  Despite a recent correction from its $124,450 peak to around $115,300, analysts believe Bitcoin is gearing up for a massive rally. Analyst AO has compared Bitcoin’s current pattern to gold’s 2006–2020 trajectory, suggesting a similar breakout could send BTC to $600,000 by 2026. AO’s chart shows Bitcoin consolidating in a wedge similar to gold before its explosive rise, implying a 421% surge is possible. If realized, Bitcoin’s market cap could reach $12 trillion, solidifying its status as “digital gold.” South Korea Cracks Down on Crypto Lending Adding to the bearish pressure, in Asia, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has ordered local crypto exchanges to suspend all lending services. The…

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Injective Launches First On-Chain Market for NVIDIA H100 Rentals

Injective Launches First On-Chain Market for NVIDIA H100 Rentals

Injective debuts the first on-chain market for NVIDIA H100 GPU rentals, bridging DeFi and AI through tokenized compute access.]]>

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Pendle Clears Another Maturity, TVL Smashes to $9.3B

Pendle Clears Another Maturity, TVL Smashes to $9.3B

The post Pendle Clears Another Maturity, TVL Smashes to $9.3B appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Three weeks ago, $1.5B matured. Liquidity flowed out. Yet in days, Pendle snapped back. TVL surged to $7B. A fresh ATH. Last week, the same story played out. Another $898M matured. Again, Pendle absorbed the hit. Again, capital rushed back. This time, TVL climbed higher, a new all-time high at $9.2B. Pendle Finance: Transforming DeFi Yield into Tradable Assets Pendle Finance has evolved from a niche DeFi protocol into a dominant force in the decentralized finance landscape. As of August 2025, Pendle’s Total Value Locked (TVL) has surged to over $8.9 billion, marking a 45%… pic.twitter.com/G5fOkP2Aow — Haris Ali (@CryptoWitHaris) August 19, 2025 Today, Pendle sits at $9.32B TVL, climbing steadily, charting higher. The market keeps testing it. Pendle keeps bouncing stronger. Pendle From Niche to a Defi Giant In just two years, Pendle has gone from a niche yield tokenization experiment to a DeFi giant. As of August 2025, TVL has grown more than 45% year-over-year. The protocol now dominates its category. It’s not a side play anymore. It is the yield layer of DeFi. The mechanics drive the growth. Pendle splits a yield-bearing asset into two parts: Principal Token (PT): The base. Redeemable at maturity. Yield Token (YT): The stream. Claims all yield until maturity. This split is simple but powerful. PTs give asset exposure. YTs isolate yield. Farmers, hedgers, and traders all find their angle. Impermanent loss shrinks. Strategies expand. Capital works harder. Key Metrics To Watch  The numbers tell the story. TVL Growth: $230M in Jan 2023 → $9.3B today. Market Share: 50% of DeFiLlama’s “Yield” category. Trading Volume: $34.9B cumulative. $6.56B in the past 30 days. $1.76B in 7 days. $99.6M in 24h. Fees: $56.8M annually. $26.2M in net earnings post-incentives. Pendle isn’t chasing attention. It’s pulling real flow. Pendle is rewriting Defi growth charts…

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WTI price recovers above $62.50 as traders brace for Trump-Zelenskiy meeting

WTI price recovers above $62.50 as traders brace for Trump-Zelenskiy meeting

The post WTI price recovers above $62.50 as traders brace for Trump-Zelenskiy meeting appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. WTI price rebounds to around $62.55 in Tuesday’s early Asian session.  Trump said he had spoken to Putin to begin making plans for a summit with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy.  Reduced Fed rate cut expectations might cap the upside for the WTI price.  West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $62.55 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI edges higher after talks between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart in the wake of an inconclusive US-Russia summit in Alaska on Friday. Traders await the release of the American Petroleum Institute (API) weekly Crude Oil Stock, which is due later on Tuesday.  On Monday, Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met at the White House to discuss a path to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. US President said that the US would “help out” Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that Monday’s summit could eventually lead to a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.  Trump further stated that negotiations to obtain peace in the years-long war prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can take place while both countries are still fighting, dropping his earlier calls for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure. Its drones struck in Russia’s Tambov region, leading to the suspension of supplies via the, per Reuters. This, in turn, provides some support to the WTI price.  On the other hand, traders pared bets on a rate cut at the US Federal Reserve (Fed) at the September 16-17 meeting after Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation was hotter than expected in July. This could provide some support to the US Dollar (USD) and undermine the USD-denominated commodity price. Fed fund futures traders are now pricing in an 83% chance of a September…

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Canadian Dollar flat lines near 1.3800 ahead of Canadian CPI inflation data

Canadian Dollar flat lines near 1.3800 ahead of Canadian CPI inflation data

The post Canadian Dollar flat lines near 1.3800 ahead of Canadian CPI inflation data appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/CAD holds steady around 1.3800 in Tuesday’s early Asian session.  Trump begins planning for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.  The possibility of a Fed cut in September stays at 83%.  The USD/CAD pair extends its ongoing range-bound theme near 1.3800 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Investors remain cautious as US President Donald Trump begins planning for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The Canadian July Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report will be in the spotlight later on Tuesday.  Trump said late Monday that he was working to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelensky after a summit with Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. Trump further stated that Zelenskiy could end the war, raising the prospect of Kyiv being forced into making unpalatable territorial concessions. Trump’s hopes of achieving an immediate peace deal have given way to much softer suggestions that a partial peace agreement may be reached in the coming weeks. However, any signs of escalating tensions could weigh on the riskier currency, such as the Canadian Dollar (CAD), and create a tailwind for the pair.  Traders pared bets on a rate cut at the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on September 16-17 after the Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation was hotter than expected in July, which might support the US Dollar (USD). According to the CME FedWatch tool, Fed fund futures traders are now pricing in an 83% chance of a September rate cut, after last week briefly fully pricing in a move. Traders will closely monitor the Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium later on Friday for rate clues.  Meanwhile, a recovery in crude oil prices could lift the commodity-linked Loonie. It’s worth noting that Canada is the largest oil exporter to the US, and higher crude oil prices tend to have…

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Why is Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP News, Litecoin Price and More

Why is Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP News, Litecoin Price and More

The post Why is Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP News, Litecoin Price and More appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The post Why is Crypto Market Down Today? Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP News, Litecoin Price and More appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News August 19, 2025 06:10:45 UTC Bitcoin Futures Sentiment Cools Ahead of Powell’s Speech The sentiment index in the Bitcoin futures market has cooled to 36%, well below the neutral 50% mark. This comes after a brief spike to 70% between August 11–14, when Bitcoin surged to $123K. Currently trading near $115K, market momentum shows sellers dominating in the short term, with neutral open interest suggesting a shift from euphoria to range trading. Analysts warn that as long as sentiment stays under 45–50%, rallies may face selling pressure, raising the risk of testing $112K. All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech for the next market trigger. August 19, 2025 06:06:43 UTC South Korea Orders Crypto Exchanges to Halt Lending Services South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued a directive requiring local crypto exchanges to suspend all lending services with immediate effect. The regulator said these offerings fall into a legal gray area and pose significant risks, noting that 13% of borrowers have already faced liquidation. Under the order, existing lending contracts can either be extended or repaid, but no new loans are allowed. The FSC also warned that exchanges failing to comply will face on-site inspections and potential penalties. Formal guidelines for crypto lending are expected to be introduced in the coming months. August 19, 2025 05:39:29 UTC Hyperliquid Founder Denies Market Maker Partnerships, Highlights HLP Pool Hyperliquid founder Jeff dismissed speculation that the project relies on special arrangements with market makers. Speaking on a podcast, he explained that, unlike many decentralized exchanges that raised funds by securing market-maker investments, Hyperliquid has never adopted that model. Jeff argued such practices create only a “short-term illusion”…

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Asian markets plunged on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting of central bankers

Asian markets plunged on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting of central bankers

Asian markets plunged on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting of central bankers, where traders anticipate a change in monetary policy.

Author: Cryptopolitan