Binance will automatically settle and delist USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts for BID/USDT, DMC/USDT, ZRC/USDT and TANSSI/USDT on January 21, 2026 at 09:00 UTC. Traders with open positions should take action before the scheduled settlement to avoid forced closure.
CME Group will launch futures contracts on Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM) in February. The move expands regulated access to major altcoins and responds to growing demand for round‑the‑clock crypto derivatives.
JPMorgan says flow and positioning data show the recent crypto pullback may be losing momentum as ETF outflows decelerate. Early signs of stabilization are appearing across ETF and derivatives markets.
Dogecoin saw higher liquidations than Bitcoin over the last hour after an explosive 23,354% price spike, producing a sharp liquidation imbalance favoring DOGE.
Binance has rolled out USDT-settled perpetual futures for gold and silver, offering crypto-native exposure to traditional safe-haven metals as demand rises. The move broadens stablecoin use cases and the exchange’s derivatives suite.
The Korea Exchange plans to introduce crypto-based ETFs and derivatives to expand regulated digital-asset investment options and boost institutional access.
Reports of Xiaomi distribution plans and a rise in derivatives activity have pushed SEI Network back into traders' focus, reinforcing the project's push toward 2026 mass adoption. Market participants say increased liquidity and retail on-ramps could accelerate adoption if confirmed.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has tapped pro-crypto Amir Zaidi as his chief of staff at the start of his tenure, a move that arrives after a recent milestone in Bitcoin futures trading. The appointment signals a potential industry-friendly tilt as the agency prepares for evolving derivatives oversight.
Bitwise has filed eleven applications with the SEC for token-based ETFs, exchange-traded products and derivatives to broaden regulated crypto access. The filings aim to expand investor choice and market liquidity, though approvals will depend on the SEC's review.
On Dec. 26 Bitcoin will face the biggest options expiry in history by notional value, a development traders expect could amplify price moves. Market participants are watching strike concentrations and liquidity as hedging flows hit the market.