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
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Coinbase Launches 5x XRP Futures as $2.80 Demand Zone Approaches

Coinbase Launches 5x XRP Futures as $2.80 Demand Zone Approaches

The post Coinbase Launches 5x XRP Futures as $2.80 Demand Zone Approaches appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP Perpetuals Arrive on Coinbase — A Milestone for U.S. Crypto Derivatives Coinbase continues to reinforce its leadership in the U.S. crypto derivatives market with the launch of XRP perpetual futures, expanding its suite of leveraged trading options following nano Bitcoin and Ether contracts to meet growing trader demand. The XRP perpetual futures feature five-year expirations, eliminating monthly rollovers. Each USD-settled contract represents 10 XRP and offers up to 5x leverage, combining the flexibility of offshore perpetuals with full U.S. regulatory compliance for a secure trading environment. Unlike traditional futures contracts that have fixed expiration dates, perpetual futures let traders hold positions indefinitely without rollover complexities, keeping prices aligned with the spot market.  A funding rate mechanism ensures futures track the underlying asset, enabling efficient, long-term trading strategies. Therefore, Coinbase’s launch of XRP perpetual futures marks a major step in U.S. crypto derivatives, offering traders a regulated, secure, and compliant way to access leveraged crypto trading.  This expansion strengthens Coinbase’s product suite and underscores its commitment to delivering innovative, regulated financial solutions to the crypto community. With growing demand for crypto derivatives, Coinbase’s launch of XRP perpetual futures cements its leadership in the regulated crypto market, highlighting the mainstreaming of digital assets and the evolving landscape of crypto trading. This move follows XRP’s breakout performance in Coinbase’s Q2 earnings, where it surpassed Ethereum in trading prominence. XRP Faces Critical Test: $2.96–$2.99 Support Key Ahead of Potential $2.80 Retest According to Doshsai, “XRP has been moving in a structured pattern over the past weeks. After breaking down from a triangle formation, price found a bottom near the $2.80 demand zone, which aligned with the long-term downward trendline.” Source: Doshsai The market analyst warned that if XRP fails to maintain support above the $2.96–$2.99 range, it could trigger a decline toward the…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Robinhood launches NFL and college football prediction markets

Robinhood launches NFL and college football prediction markets

The post Robinhood launches NFL and college football prediction markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The logo of Robinhood Markets is seen at a pop-up event on Wall Street after the company’s initial public offering in New York City on July 29, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Robinhood announced Tuesday that the online broker is launching new prediction markets for professional and college-level football. Customers will now be able to trade on the outcomes of “the most popular” NFL and college football games on the Robinhood app. Robinhood said those games would include regular season pro matchups and all college Power Four schools games. The prediction markets are currently rolling out, according to Robinhood, and will be available to customers “in the coming days,” with plans to launch the first two weeks of the regular football seasons and eventually add weekly matchups. “Adding pro and college football to our prediction markets hub is a no-brainer for us as we aim to make Robinhood a one-stop shop for all your investing and trading needs,” Robinhood Vice President of Futures and International JB Mackenzie said in a statement. Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. Greg Fiume | Getty Images The new move comes as Robinhood is aggressively expanding its prediction markets and wades deeper into the sports wagering arena. On its second-quarter earnings call last month, CFO Jason Warnick said the company is seeing its strongest engagement in sports wagers, with CEO Vlad Tenev adding that the company sees “a big opportunity” in sports betting. The broker added that the football prediction markets will differ from sports betting, allowing buyers and sellers to engage with each other to set the…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Coinbase sparks Mantle rally: Will MNT break $1.39 resistance?

Coinbase sparks Mantle rally: Will MNT break $1.39 resistance?

Mantle's Futures Open Interest hits an all-time high as Coinbase announces the listing of MNT Perpetual Futures.

Author: Coinstats
Robinhood Partners With Kalshi to Launch NFL and College Football Prediction Markets

Robinhood Partners With Kalshi to Launch NFL and College Football Prediction Markets

Robinhood (HOOD) has partnered with Kalshi, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated and blockchain-based prediction market, to let users trade on the outcomes of NFL and college football games.The betting market will be available through Robinhood's Prediction Markets Hub, available across the U.S. through Kalshi, the popular trading platform said in a blog post on Wednesday."Customers can now trade on the outcomes of the most popular pro and college football games, including all regular season pro matchups, and all college Power 4 schools and independents," according to the post. Robinhood is positioning the move as an alternative to traditional betting platforms. Rather than routing through sportsbooks, these trades are executed on Kalshi’s federally regulated exchange and treated like commodities, not wagers."Unlike sports betting, where the firm sets a line, event contracts leverage the power and rigor of financial market structure and are offered in a marketplace where buyers and sellers interact to set the price," the blog post said. With this move Robinhood could be coming after some of the traditional betting platforms, such as DraftKings (DKNG) and Fanduel parent Flutter Entertainment (FLUT).Regulated sports bettingThe launch marks Robinhood’s latest move into prediction markets after previously signaling interest in the space. In March, the company rolled out a broader “Prediction Markets Hub” available through CFTC-regulated exchange Kalshi, following the popularity of crypto-native platforms like Polymarket, where users bet on outcomes ranging from elections to inflation rates using USDC.While Polymarket operated in a regulatory gray zone in the U.S., it recently said it is preparing an official return to the U.S. through the acquisition of QCX, a regulated derivatives exchange, following a federal investigation into Polymarket's operations that was dropped. However, Robinhood sidestepped those regulatory concerns by partnering with Kalshi, which is an exchange already licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. That allows Robinhood to tap into sports, politics and macroeconomic event trading without triggering gambling laws. Today's news is likely a step into a broader strategy as Robinhood starts with sports betting, one of the most popular betting avenues. "We currently offer contracts across crypto, economics, financials, sports, culture, and more, with others being added regularly," the post said. "Ultimately, our goal is to enable anyone, anywhere, to trade, invest or hold any financial asset and conduct any financial transaction through Robinhood."Read more: U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark

Author: Coinstats
USD edges lower in calm trade – Scotiabank

USD edges lower in calm trade – Scotiabank

The post USD edges lower in calm trade – Scotiabank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Markets continue to play the waiting game and the major currencies are idling in a calm, range trading environment ahead of Friday’s Powell comments, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. USD slips modestly but holds trading range “The US Dollar (USD) is a little softer overall. European stocks are slightly firmer while US equity futures are mixed to slightly lower around retail sector earnings releases. Core bond markets are slightly firmer after yesterday’s dip. Despite the quite intense focus on the Jackson Hole event for rates and FX traders, there is little sign that markets are preparing or positioned for significant news.” “Market participation appears light and short-term FX volatility is weakening—broader gauges of short-term USD volatility are the lowest in a year, one Bloomberg report notes this morning. A sub-plot to this development is that risk reversal pricing also suggests some, modest, moderation in broader dollar bearishness has developed over the past week or so. Market developments suggest little concern that Powell will indicate the risk of a more aggressive easing than swaps are already pricing in.” “The data calendar is light. There are only Housing Starts and Building Permits on the US calendar this morning; both are expected to extend the generally soft trend seen recently. Bowman (dovish dissenter) speaks at 10ET on Bloomberg TV and again 14.10ET at a Blockchain symposium. Japan releases Trade and Core Machinery Orders data this evening. The RBNZ policy decision (22ET) is expected to result in a 25bps cut in the cash rate to 3.00%. DXY resistance is 98.30/50, with support at 97.70/80.” Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-edges-lower-in-calm-trade-scotiabank-202508191124

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Leverage.Trading Releases Global Leverage & Risk Report Tracking 27,416 Traders

Leverage.Trading Releases Global Leverage & Risk Report Tracking 27,416 Traders

The post Leverage.Trading Releases Global Leverage & Risk Report Tracking 27,416 Traders appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Press Releases are sponsored content and not a part of Finbold’s editorial content. For a full disclaimer, please . Crypto assets/products can be highly risky. Never invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. Cordoba, Spain, August 19th, 2025, Chainwire Leverage.Trading, an educational and analytics platform focused on crypto leverage, margin trading, and advanced trading calculators, has released its August 2025 Global Leverage & Risk Report. The report draws on first-party data from 27,416 traders across 94 countries, analyzing more than 1.4 million trade setups. Instead of showing what happened after markets broke, it surfaces the signals traders generated beforehand. Where traditional exchange feeds only tally liquidations after the fact, Leverage.Trading provides a forward-looking lens: pre-trade stress tests that reveal how traders brace for volatility, adjust margin exposure, and scramble to protect positions in the hours leading up to market shocks. This behavioral layer opens a new window into risk sentiment that until now has been invisible to the public. Key Findings from August 2025 Aug 12 — ETH run-up to $4.4K – +23% overnight spike in liquidation checks, signaling traders were already bracing for turbulence before the rally. Aug 15 — $6B BTC/ETH options expiry – +13.7% surge in stress tests during U.S. hours, showing major recalibration before contracts expired. Aug 16 — Panic mounts – Sharpest one-day jump yet (+28.5%), as traders aggressively tested margins under stress. Aug 17 — Hours before $576M liquidations – +19.4% increase in liquidation checks, with 85% coming from mobile devices — a sign of traders scrambling on-the-go to brace for the hit, yet still caught in the wipeout. Why This Matters While most outlets tally liquidations after the fact, this report exposes the pre-crash defensive behavior traders rarely see. It’s an early-warning dataset — a behavioral lens no other…

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Coinbase Launches XRP and Solana Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

Coinbase Launches XRP and Solana Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

Coinbase expands U.S. crypto derivatives with XRP and Solana perpetual futures, offering 10x leverage and CFTC-regulated trading access. Coinbase, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, launched perpetual futures contracts for XRP and Solana on August 18, 2025. The action will increase its derivatives provisions to customers in the U.S. The new nano XRP and nano Solana […] The post Coinbase Launches XRP and Solana Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Cryptocurrencies, 92 out of 100 in red: the market holds its breath for Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole

Cryptocurrencies, 92 out of 100 in red: the market holds its breath for Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole

The crypto sector turns negative: 92 of the top 100 tokens close down as traders reduce risk.

Author: The Cryptonomist
Small Commits, Big Wins: How Atomic Changes Transform Developer Life

Small Commits, Big Wins: How Atomic Changes Transform Developer Life

Learn how atomic Git commits transform developer productivity. Discover practical strategies for cleaner code reviews, faster debugging, and painless deployment

Author: Hackernoon
glassnode: Bitcoin's subsequent trend may depend on whether institutional capital flows and buyer confidence can be restored

glassnode: Bitcoin's subsequent trend may depend on whether institutional capital flows and buyer confidence can be restored

PANews reported on August 19th that according to glassnode monitoring, the Bitcoin price rebounded to $121,000 after falling below $114,000 last week, with on-chain activity and derivatives market sentiment improving.

Author: PANews