Renewed alerts that the US may strike Iran within hours have pushed crypto markets into risk-off mode, with traders preparing for sharp moves and thinner liquidity. Market participants warn that high leverage and stressed order books could amplify swings until the situation clears.
XRP is trading near $1.40 as traders increasingly call a bottom, but elevated NVT and crowded long positioning mean a break of support could trigger rapid liquidations.
DerivaDEX has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after obtaining a test license from Bermuda’s regulator and moving to DAO governance. The move pairs on‑chain governance with formal oversight, aiming to bridge DeFi derivatives and regulated markets.
BlackRock’s head of digital assets warned that heavy leverage and speculation on crypto derivatives exchanges are amplifying volatility and threatening bitcoin’s reputation as a reliable hedge. The comment raises questions about market structure and institutional demand.
Thailand has approved digital assets as underlying instruments in derivatives markets, a move Binance Thailand’s CEO called a "watershed moment" for the industry.
CoinFund partner David Pakman says soaring housing costs have priced many Gen Z buyers out of the market, feeding a financial nihilism that is channeling capital into a booming crypto derivatives complex estimated at $100 trillion notionally.
Interactive Brokers is rolling out nano-sized bitcoin and ether futures through Coinbase Derivatives to clients worldwide, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives offering. The smaller contracts aim to lower the entry barrier for retail traders and improve precision for hedgers.
Binance announced it will delist 20 spot trading pairs and two perpetual contracts across February while adding new TradFi-linked perpetual listings on its derivatives platform. Traders may face reduced liquidity and should check exchange notices for affected pairs and deadlines.
Solana fell about 15% on Friday to a two-year low after a major whale was fully liquidated on a long, realizing roughly $16 million in losses. The move puts the $70 area into focus as a crucial support level for bulls.
Investor Michael Burry warned of a possible 'death spiral' after tokenized silver futures posted one of the sharpest losses in crypto, with liquidations overtaking usual leaders Bitcoin and Ether. The move highlights growing volatility in tokenized commodity markets and contagion risk for crypto portfolios.