Markets

Can Ethereum Institutional Demand Counteract Bearish Options Traders?

In brief Experts report a sharp rise in bearish Ethereum options activity, indicating trader caution about a potential price drop. This pessimism conflicts with massive institutional investment flowing into new spot Ethereum ETFs. The market is divided between short-term hedging strategies and long-term bullish accumulation. Experts highlight a stark divergence between Ethereum’s bearish options activity…

Business

Coinbase’s New Futures Index Tracks Bitcoin, Ethereum—Plus ‘Mag 7’ Stocks Like Nvidia

In brief Coinbase unveiled a hybrid index called Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures. The futures index tracks Coinbase shares, “Magnificent 7” tech stocks, and Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The product will be available through “partner platforms,” Coinbase said. Coinbase is debuting futures in the U.S. that will simultaneously give traders exposure to cryptocurrencies and…

Business

Coincheck to Acquire French Crypto Brokerage Aplo in Push Beyond Japan

In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…

Coins

Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1 Billion in Five Days Amid Ethereum Comeback

In brief Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing a significant sell-off, with over $1.1 billion in outflows over the past five days as investors de-risk ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium. Ethereum ETF flows have bucked the bearish trend, with a strong inflow on August 21. Crypto market remains highly volatile with significant liquidations and key price…

Business

Coinbase Stock Dives as Company Misses Q2 Revenue Forecasts

In brief Analysts’ Coinbase forecasts had called for $1.59 billion in total revenue. The crypto exchange giant has made multiple major acquisitions this year, including for options trading platform Deribit. The company’s stock price was down more than 6% in after-market trading. Coinbase clocked $1.5 billion in total revenue, a 25% drop from the previous financial quarter, as…

News

The Weekly Hash – January 13 – 17

January 20, 2020 | News Check out the biggest happenings in the past week of the crypto industry, brought to you by the experts at Kraken. This digest is prepared for informative purposes only and does not represent an investment recommendation or investment advice. Please see our full disclaimer at the bottom for more information.…