October 14, 2025 | 02:33Crypto markets experienced their largest single-day deleveraging event on record, with $19-20 billion in forced liquidations on October 10. The massive leverage purge reset positioning to July levels while revealing stark differences between Bitcoin and altcoin resilience. Despite the historic washout, major cryptocurrencies have already staged significant recoveries, signaling a healthy market reset that reduced systemic fragility.
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XRP Futures Surge Despite $3 Price Barrier
XRP futures positions have surged dramatically this month even as the cryptocurrency struggles to break through the critical $3 resistance level. Data reveals open interest has climbed to between $2.92 billion and $8.94 billion depending on the reporting service, highlighting significant institutional positioning. Meanwhile, spot trading volume has declined, creating conditions ripe for potential volatility.
read moreBitcoin’s $57B Options Market Now Drives Price Action
Bitcoin’s price movements are increasingly dictated by mechanical hedging flows from options dealers rather than market sentiment. The cryptocurrency has transformed into a reflexive volatility asset where derivatives positioning now pulls the underlying market. With options open interest reaching $57 billion, the market balances on mathematical pivots rather than fundamental conviction.
read moreCrypto Weekly: SBI Hack, Vanguard ETFs, Starknet Staking
This week saw significant developments across the cryptocurrency landscape, from major security breaches to institutional adoption milestones. North Korean hackers drained $21 million from SBI Group’s mining pool while Vanguard considers offering crypto ETFs to clients. Meanwhile, Starknet launched Bitcoin staking and multiple platforms announced major funding rounds.
read moreCME to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading in 2026
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group is poised to revolutionize cryptocurrency derivatives trading with plans to introduce 24/7 operations for its Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and options beginning in early 2026. This landmark initiative, pending regulatory approval, would establish CME as the first major U.S.-regulated exchange to offer continuous crypto derivatives trading, directly responding to institutional demands for round-the-clock risk management capabilities that align with decentralized finance standards.
read moreRobinhood Soars 47%, Walmart Adds Crypto, CME Goes 24/7
Major financial institutions are accelerating their embrace of cryptocurrency with three landmark developments that signal growing mainstream adoption. Robinhood’s stock surged nearly 47% in a month, approaching $150 as the trading platform explores expanding prediction markets to the UK. Meanwhile, Walmart’s OnePay app has integrated Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for its 3+ million monthly users, and CME Group announced plans for 24/7 crypto futures trading starting in early 2026, responding to record volumes and institutional demand for regulated, around-the-clock risk management.
read moreCME to Launch 24/7 Bitcoin Futures in 2026
CME Group’s landmark decision to extend Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading to round-the-clock operations in early 2026 represents a structural evolution that could fundamentally transform cryptocurrency market dynamics. By aligning the largest US-regulated derivatives marketplace with the always-on nature of crypto-native exchanges, this move addresses longstanding institutional demands while potentially eliminating the famous ‘CME gap’ phenomenon that has characterized Bitcoin trading for years. The expansion responds directly to growing institutional participation and could compress volatility premiums while narrowing arbitrage opportunities between traditional and crypto markets.
read moreCME to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading in 2026
CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives exchange, is poised to revolutionize cryptocurrency trading with plans to introduce 24/7 operations for its crypto futures and options starting in 2026. This landmark initiative aims to align the regulated exchange’s operations with the non-stop nature of digital asset markets while maintaining CME’s disciplined clearinghouse standards. The move comes amid record-breaking trading volumes across CME’s cryptocurrency product suite and responds to growing institutional demand for round-the-clock risk management capabilities.
read moreCME Group Plans 24/7 Crypto Trading Starting 2026
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group has unveiled plans to introduce round-the-clock cryptocurrency futures and options trading beginning in early 2026, marking a revolutionary expansion beyond traditional market hours. This “always on” trading initiative responds to growing institutional demand for continuous risk management in volatile crypto markets, though implementation remains contingent on regulatory approval amid ongoing government uncertainties that could delay the landmark expansion.
read moreCME to Launch 24/7 Crypto Trading in 2026
The world’s largest derivatives marketplace is preparing for a fundamental shift in cryptocurrency trading operations. CME Group announced plans to introduce round-the-clock trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options starting in early 2026, responding to growing institutional demand for continuous risk management as digital assets become increasingly integrated with traditional finance. The expansion will cover all currently listed crypto products, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, pending regulatory approval.
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