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Hedge funds are moving faster than anyone else, while leveraged funds are buying in with even greater force.
Data from Goldman Sachs’ prime brokerage business shows that, over the five trading days through last Thursday, hedge funds’ net selling of technology stocks as a share of their holdings reached its highest level since records began in 2016. Semiconductors and semiconductor equipment accounted for 57% of net selling in U.S. tech stocks. Over the same period, the Nasdaq 100 fell 5.5%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped about 11.4%. Even after trimming their positions, tech stocks still made up 23.5% of net exposure in Goldman’s global prime brokerage book, placing it in the 90th percentile of the past five years.
Meanwhile, leveraged equity ETFs saw nearly $9.5 billion in net inflows from October 12 to 16, a record for a single week. SOXL alone accounted for about $7 billion. Institutions are cutting their positions as leveraged funds buy the dip, shifting holdings from institutional investors to high-beta players.
Scenario to watch 1: If the Nasdaq continues to weaken and credit spreads widen, risk appetite may fall in tandem, with high-beta assets such as $BTC and $ETH typically among the first to take a hit. Scenario to watch 2: If leveraged ETFs are forced to rebalance during a downturn, that could amplify volatility in both directions, and short-term rebounds could quickly be reversed.
Institutional positioning data provides a backdrop for trends, not an entry signal. Are you watching more closely to see whether the Nasdaq can find a floor, or how leveraged funds rebalance?
Source: PANews
Image 1: Goldman Sachs: Hedge funds cut tech stocks at the fastest pace since 2016, with semiconductors facing concentrated selling · Key takeaways Image source: https://www.panewslab.com/zh/articles/01a157f1-e768-7605-a354-1417e39b2f65
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $527 million in net inflows in a single day, the largest since September.
According to Cointelegraph, BlackRock’s IBIT attracted $665.2 million in a single day, exceeding the total net inflows across all products. Fidelity’s FBTC saw $83.6 million in redemptions, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw $54.9 million; the remaining products recorded zero net inflows that day. The previous two weeks had seen weekly net outflows: about $229 million last week and roughly $681 million the week before.
Observation 1: Funds are highly concentrated in IBIT, with incremental buying flowing toward leading products. Observation 2: Fidelity and Grayscale are still seeing net outflows, which looks more like assets shifting within the same market. This is just one day’s data; the key is whether net inflows continue for several days.
Are you more focused on IBIT’s concentration, or on whether redemptions from Fidelity and Grayscale will continue?
Image 1: U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see $527 million in single-day net inflows, the largest since September · Key Takeaways Image source: https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etfs-527m-inflows-biggest-since-september?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoin regulatory rules enter a phase of negotiation, where vague wording comes at the highest cost.
The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking public comment on rules for implementing the GENIUS Act. The Blockchain Association has submitted formal feedback, with its central request being clear boundaries for DeFi and foreign issuers: who is eligible to issue payment stablecoins, and who may sell them. The association’s intervention at this point represents the interests of U.S.-licensed players such as Coinbase and Circle.
The assets directly affected include payment stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, as well as DeFi protocols that integrate them into lending, payments, and settlement. If compliant channels open up, demand for on-chain stablecoin settlement could grow further. But in the short term, this is legislative lobbying, not a price catalyst. The risk is that DeFi and foreign issuers will likely face stricter KYC and registration requirements, and a more lenient version may not be adopted.
What to watch: First, if the Treasury’s final text provides specific language on DeFi and foreign issuers, compliant issuers and DeFi interfaces offering stablecoin services may be the first to respond. Second, if the wording remains vague, foreign issuers and on-chain protocols could more easily be blocked by a broad interpretation of compliance requirements. Which are you watching more closely: whether the final text first clarifies eligibility to issue, or eligibility to sell?
Source: The Block
Image 1: Blockchain Association calls for clearer GENIUS Act rules on DeFi and foreign issuers · Key News Image source: https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-10-20-blockchain-association-clearer-rules-genius-act-421092
Do airdrops count as securities? Hyperliquid’s Policy Center has put that question directly to the SEC.
It has formally submitted comments arguing that airdrops are user incentives distributed through protocols and should not fall under the definition of securities. It is calling on regulators to establish clear, separate boundaries for airdrops. For the airdrop sector, this is a positive signal: airdrops are a key tool for blockchain projects to get off the ground and grow their user bases. If they are classified as securities, both project teams and recipients could face registration and compliance risks, sharply increasing distribution costs and forcing many new protocols to stop issuing tokens altogether.
Hyperliquid itself is a prominent example of a project that built its early success on a large-scale airdrop. Its Policy Center’s lobbying at this point is effectively an effort to secure legal room for HYPE and its ecosystem’s distribution model. But it is important to be clear: this is industry lobbying, not a regulatory determination, and it has no legal force in itself. What could actually move prices is whether the SEC adopts this position, and how it phrases that adoption.
Scenario one: If the SEC adopts or partially adopts this approach in a future statement, expectations of compliance pressure on airdrop-related projects and projects using decentralized distribution could ease. Scenario two: If the SEC does not adopt it, the lobbying itself will not change the existing regulatory framework, and any positive sentiment will quickly fade.
Are you paying closer attention to changes in the SEC’s wording, or to the actual inflow of funds into the Hyperliquid ecosystem?
Source: BlockBeats
Image 1: Hyperliquid’s Policy Center urges the SEC to exclude airdrops from the definition of securities · Key News Image source: https://www.theblockbeats.info/flash/372673
【Trend Structure】 Don’t mistake range-bound consolidation for a confirmed direction. ZEC is consolidating within a range on the 4H chart, and the short-term trend is not yet aligned with the broader direction. On Binance Spot, as of 10-20 16:44 (Beijing time), the current price is 1127.43 USDT, down 3.41% over 24H, with a high-low range of 1110.79—1173.99. Daily highs and lows are moving lower. Recent 4H highs and lows are 1191.76/1049.01, compared with 1184.95/1076.02 in the preceding period. The assessment is based on changes in highs and lows, not on a single day’s price movement. The 1H highs and lows are rising; RSI is 46.4, so the short-term trend has not entered an extreme range.
【Technical Signals】 Price is below the 4H MA20 (1138.2); the MA50/200 are at 1177.73/1356.54. The short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages are aligned downward, so recovery still faces resistance. The 4H RSI(14) is 47.2, indicating a near balance between bullish and bearish momentum. MACD’s DIF is below the zero line, and the positive histogram bars are shrinking, indicating that bullish momentum is easing. These indicators only confirm the structure and do not, on their own, constitute an entry signal. The latest 4H trading volume is 0.62 times the average volume of the previous 20 bars, indicating weak volume; beware of false breakouts during upward moves. 24H trading turnover is 123 million USDT. Spot volume is prioritized; missing futures data is not used to infer market crowding.
【Key Levels】 First resistance: 1135.95—1140.46; second resistance: 1175.47—1179.98. First support: 1110.52—1115.02; second support: 1073.77—1078.27. These levels reference the 4H MA20, 4H MA50, previous daily low, and previous 4H low, respectively. The ranges allow for 4H price fluctuations and are not precise prediction points.
【What to Watch Next】 Bullish scenario: If a 4H candle closes above the first resistance with a concurrent increase in volume, and a subsequent retest holds, then watch the second resistance. An intraday spike above the level alone does not count as a confirmed hold. Bearish scenario: If price retreats after rising or closes below the first support, watch how the second support holds. A move back below the breakout zone invalidates the bullish assessment; if price breaks below support but quickly recovers it, the bearish scenario needs to be reassessed. Wait for a close and retest confirmation; do not treat a single price move as a reversal of the broader trend.
【Reference Trading Plan】 Direction: Long; limit entry at 1113.5 after confirmation, stop-loss at 1069.5, and take-profit at 1177.5 USDT; planned risk-reward ratio: 1.45:1 (excluding fees). Trigger: On the 1H chart, price retests the 1110-1115 support zone, stabilizes on lower volume, and closes higher, with a recovery in volume for confirmation. After confirmation, wait with a limit order at the specified entry price only; do not chase the price. The setup expires if the stop-loss is hit or if the order remains unfilled for 8 hours from the data timestamp. The analysis is based on the multi-timeframe structure, moving averages, RSI, MACD, and volume described above. Parameters were determined by AI, and the risk-reward ratio was recalculated using the listed limit prices.
The above is technical trend analysis only and does not constitute investment advice.
Index removal countdown: Strategy’s financing flywheel is being roasted over an open fire.
The index provider is planning to remove companies with an overly high share of crypto assets from major indexes, and the decision is now in the countdown stage. Once it takes effect, passive funds that track the index will be forced by the rules to sell MSTR. The selling pressure will not come from fundamentals, but from portfolio rules.
Strategy’s financing flywheel relies on a premium in its share price: the higher the premium, the more it can issue debt and stock to buy more coins, which in turn pushes up the coin price and lifts the stock price again. Removal would compress that premium. If the financing chain is broken, the pace and intensity of BTC accumulation will both slow. Two short-term things to watch: whether MSTR’s premium to its net asset value can hold, and whether the debt issuance and share dilution channels remain open.
For BTC holders, if this marginal buying demand slows, there will be less important incremental capital in the short term; if the fundamentals remain intact after passive funds are liquidated, it may instead create a discounted buying window. The premise is that the premium holds and financing does not stop.
What matters more to you: the premium weakening first, or the debt issuance channel tightening first?
Source: BlockBeats
Image 1: Strategy index removal countdown, financing flywheel becomes the key to victory · News highlights Image source: https://www.theblockbeats.info/flash/372667
The countdown to index exclusion is on. What really matters isn’t the fundamentals, but the passive selling triggered by the rules.
According to reports, if the relevant index excludes companies whose crypto assets make up more than half of their holdings, passive funds tracking the index will have to sell MSTR. The impact would come not from the company’s operations, but from the rules themselves. Whether this is an opportunity or a trap depends on whether the “financing flywheel” can keep turning: issuing shares and convertible bonds at a premium to the net asset value of its crypto holdings, then using the proceeds to buy Bitcoin. As long as the premium remains, the flywheel keeps spinning; if the premium disappears, the chain of financing Bitcoin purchases could stall.
Takeaway 1: This is short-term bearish for MSTR, but for BTC it’s more of a sentiment shock than a fundamental hit—Strategy’s coins won’t disappear just because its share price falls. Takeaway 2: Passive selling could create opportunities to buy at a discount, provided the premium remains. In the short term, watch two things: the timeline for the index decision to take effect, and whether MSTR’s premium to its net asset value continues to narrow.
Which matters more to you: the timeline, or how quickly the premium narrows?
Source: BlockBeats
Image 1: Countdown to Strategy’s index exclusion: the key is the financing flywheel · News Highlights Image source: https://www.theblockbeats.info/flash/372667
PANews reported on October 20 that Elysium, the first L2 network in the Hyperliquid ecosystem, announced it would launch its mainnet on November 9. Its settlement layer is HyperEVM, deployed in coordination with HyperCore, which handles trading. Its native gas token is HYPE. It currently runs Conduit’s G2 sequencer, and its underlying architecture meets the SOC II Type 2 security standard. After launch, it will move from the testing phase to a live network, open to applications and trading.
The announcement sets the date for November 9, when the mainnet is expected to open, according to the report. Scenario one to watch: on-chain activity and gas consumption continue to grow after launch, putting HYPE to real use. Scenario two: the launch fulfills expectations immediately, but trading volume fails to follow through—in that case, it may be more worthwhile to watch for support on a pullback than to chase the price higher.
Would you rather keep an eye on HYPE’s price before the mainnet launch, or on-chain data afterward?
Source: PANews
Image 1: Hyperliquid ecosystem’s L2 network Elysium to launch mainnet on November 9 · Key points Image source: https://www.panewslab.com/zh/articles/01a15704-b538-7315-9981-015f5bc6730f
Fake platforms + over-the-counter money laundering: another such operation has been busted.
On October 19, Poland’s Border Guard announced that law enforcement agencies had dismantled a multinational cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering network, arresting nine suspects: eight Ukrainian citizens and one Belarusian citizen. The funds involved exceeded 337 million zlotys, equivalent to approximately $90 million. The group attracted funds through fake investment platforms, then moved them using crypto assets and money-laundering channels.
The case does not involve any major exchanges or specific tokens, so it is unlikely to provide short-term direction for the prices of $BTC or $ETH . However, continued enforcement could squeeze off-ramps for scam operations, lending support to the compliance narrative. The risk is that the investigation is still ongoing: the platforms involved and the full flow of funds have not yet been disclosed. Whether the case leads to exchanges or stablecoin deposit and withdrawal channels is worth monitoring.
Two scenarios to watch: First, investigators continue tracing the flow of funds, potentially uncovering more deposit and withdrawal channels. Second, the case ends with the nine suspects already arrested, leaving only a boost to the industry’s compliance narrative. Which development would you most like to see first?
Source: Wu Blockchain
Image 1: Poland busts cross-border crypto scam network involving over 337 million zlotys; nine arrested · Partial screenshot of the source page Image source: https://www.wublock123.com/news/poland-busts-cross-border-crypto-scam-337m-zloty-9-arrested-70343
The Russian central bank is making its move—but it’s targeting the channels, not prices.
According to Wu Blockchain, the Russian central bank, together with some commercial banks, has begun restricting fund transfers related to cross-border USDT arbitrage. A typical route involves buying USDT on exchanges in Belarus or other CIS countries, then exchanging it for rubles through offline brokers after returning to Russia. The new rules also explicitly ban individual P2P trading starting in 2027.
This is a negative for the channels, not for prices: with arbitrage routes cut off, funds that rely on the price gap between the ruble and stablecoins will be forced to exit. This will compress both over-the-counter demand for USDT in Russia and its premium, while pushing some transactions toward even murkier channels. For ordinary holders, the most immediate short-term effects will be wider spreads on OTC quotes in Russia and greater difficulty making large exchanges. For USDT, this is another example of compliance tightening in emerging markets, marginally weakening its adoption narrative.
The risk is that the details and level of enforcement remain unclear, and commercial banks may implement the policy more slowly than the official guidance suggests. But the direction is set: Russia is no longer a market where arbitrage can be done freely.
Which concerns you more: wider OTC spreads in Russia or greater difficulty making large exchanges?
Image 1: Russian central bank restricts cross-border USDT arbitrage; individual P2P trading banned from 2027 · Partial screenshot of the source page Image source: https://www.wublock123.com/news/russia-bans-usdt-cross-border-arbitrage-p2p-2027-70337
Pump.fun launches PreStocks, enabling token launches paired with tokens linked to companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Source: BlockBeats
Pairing company-related tokens to launch new tokens sounds like quite a stunt. The fact is, Pump.fun has launched PreStocks, enabling token launches paired with tokens linked to companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic. As for how these tokens will be priced and settled, refer to the official announcement for details.
Observation 1: If these paired tokens take off, it would show that the market still has an appetite for projects that ride on company names. Observation 2: If they’re all concept and no substance, the hype will probably fade as quickly as it came.
Would you look first at how they’re priced, or at whether anyone is actually putting money in?
Image 1: Pump.fun launches PreStocks, enabling token launches paired with tokens linked to companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic · Partial screenshot of the source page Image source: https://www.theblockbeats.info/flash/372636
The ENS governance vote is back. This time, it’s on activating ENSv2 on mainnet.
Wu Blockchain reports that ENS has launched an on-chain governance vote on the proposal to activate ENSv2 on mainnet. The vote ends on October 25. If approved and implemented, ENS will stop accepting new .eth domain registrations through the legacy ENSv1 system. After data synchronization is complete, new registrations and domain resolution will switch to ENSv2. New domain registrations are expected to be paused for several hours during the transition.
The new protocol introduces a hierarchical domain registration structure, more granular subdomain permission management, and support for paying registration and renewal fees in USDC and DAI. Existing .eth domain holders do not need to migrate immediately; their domains will remain fully usable and can still be renewed, with no mandatory migration deadline. Once the upgrade is complete, ENS Labs will transfer its remaining administrative control over ENSv2 to the ENS DAO.
Two scenarios to watch: first, the proposal passes and is implemented, with the registration gateway briefly switching over before the new contracts take over; second, registrations are paused for several hours during the transition, which could affect new registrations in the short term. Are you more focused on whether the vote will be carried out on schedule, or on how .eth registration and subdomain permission management work in practice after the migration?
Image 1: ENSv2 mainnet activation vote opens · Partial screenshot of the source page Image source: https://www.wublock123.com/news/ens-launches-ensv2-mainnet-activation-governance-vote-70336
【Price Structure】 Don't rush to treat range-bound trading as a directional signal. ETH's short-term and broader trends on the 4H chart are not yet aligned. Binance spot data as of 10-20 08:42 (Beijing time): current price 2400.76 USDT, 24H change -0.62%, high-low range 2385.18—2446.27. Daily highs and lows are moving lower. Recent 4H highs/lows are 2446.27/2329, compared with 2446/2356.79 in the previous period. This assessment is based on changes in highs and lows, not on a single day's price movement. 1H highs and lows are moving lower; RSI is 50.1, so the short-term market is not in an extreme zone.
【Technical Signals】 Price is below the 4H MA20 (2410.97); MA50/200 are 2451.32/2592.56. The short-, medium-, and long-term moving averages are aligned in descending order, so the recovery still faces resistance. 4H RSI(14) is 47.5, indicating that bullish and bearish momentum are close to balanced. MACD's DIF is below the zero line, while the positive histogram bars are expanding, indicating strengthening bullish momentum. This only corroborates the structure and does not constitute an entry signal on its own. The latest 4H volume is 0.43 times the average volume of the previous 20 bars, indicating weak volume; beware of false breakouts during a price rise. 24H trading volume is 411 million USDT. Spot volume is given priority; missing futures data is not used to infer market positioning.
【Key Levels】 First resistance: 2402.45—2409.77; second resistance: 2442.34—2449.66. First support: 2353.13—2360.45; second support: 2325.34—2332.66. These levels refer respectively to the 1d previous low, 4h previous high, 4h previous low, and recent 4h low. The ranges allow for a margin based on 4H volatility and are not precise forecast points.
【What to Watch Next】 Bullish scenario: If a 4H candle closes above the first resistance with volume expanding at the same time, and a retest holds, then watch the second resistance. An intraday spike above the level alone does not count as holding above it. Bearish scenario: If price retreats after rising or a candle closes below the first support, watch how the second support holds. A move back below the breakout zone invalidates the bullish assessment; if price quickly recovers support after breaking below it, the bearish projection should be reassessed. Wait for a close and retest confirmation; don't treat a single price move as a reversal of the broader trend.
【Sample Trading Plan】 Direction: Short (futures direction to watch); after confirmation, limit entry at 2400.76, stop-loss at 2410.969, take-profit at 2356.79 USDT; planned risk-reward ratio 4.30:1 (fees excluded). Trigger: Only watch for an entry after a 4H close near the reference entry zone with volume confirmation. After confirmation, wait using a limit order at the specified entry price only; do not chase the price. The setup is invalidated if the stop-loss is hit or if the order has not filled within 8 hours from the data timestamp. The analysis is based on the multi-timeframe structure, moving averages, RSI, MACD, and volume discussed above. Parameters were determined holistically by AI; the risk-reward ratio was recalculated using the listed limit prices.
The above is technical price analysis only and does not constitute investment advice.
BlackRock has added another “cushion” to Bitcoin, ticker PBIT.
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, BlackRock has filed for a new Bitcoin ETF with a buffer structure. It uses options hedging to provide a degree of downside protection, in exchange for capping upside gains. This is another step by BlackRock, beyond IBIT, toward packaging Bitcoin as a more conservative product. It targets institutions and wealth management funds that want limited exposure without taking on BTC’s full volatility.
This could be seen as positive for Bitcoin over the long term, by opening a new channel for investment. Buffered products are already widely used by retirement and conservative accounts in the U.S. stock market, effectively giving these investors a compliant way to buy BTC. But it’s important to understand the structure: downside protection comes at the cost of giving up some upside. PBIT is not a substitute for a spot long position, and in a bull market it will underperform BTC and IBIT. Its immediate impact on the market is likely to be limited; the application still has to go through the approval and launch process, and BTC prices will remain driven by macroeconomic conditions and capital flows in the short term.
There are two things to watch: first, progress on approval; second, the size of its initial offering. Both are more worth tracking than the buzz around the announcement.
Which matters more to you: PBIT’s downside protection or its capped upside?
Source: Wu Blockchain
Image 1: BlackRock files for buffered Bitcoin ETF, ticker PBIT · Partial screenshot of source page Image source: https://www.wublock123.com/news/blackrock-buffered-bitcoin-etf-downside-protection-limited-upside-70333
Public comment period on new US SEC crypto asset rules about to close
The public comment period for the proposed “Regulation of Crypto Assets” rules put forward by the US SEC in August is about to close, and market participants are rushing to submit feedback. This is a key turning point in US regulation, shifting from “enforcement first” to “rulemaking first”: the proposal’s token classifications, issuance and registration pathways, and obligations for exchanges and custodians will directly determine compliance costs and business models. As a result, institutions, exchanges, and project teams are all racing to make their voices heard while they still can. The outlook is neutral to mildly positive: if the final rules provide clear registration pathways for tokens and platforms, that would benefit major trading platforms, compliant stablecoins, and institutional participation, while putting pressure on unlicensed issuers and gray-market exchanges. But for traders, this is a matter of policy expectations, not an immediate wave of buying; there are no direct short-term opportunities to chase. Major assets such as BTC and ETH would benefit only indirectly from reduced regulatory uncertainty. The risk is that proposed rules typically undergo several more rounds of revisions, votes, and even litigation before taking effect. The implementation timeline is far longer than the current media buzz. What really matters is the detail of the final rules and the pace at which they take effect—not the attention surrounding this comment-period deadline itself.
Source: Cointelegraph
Image 1: Public comment period on new US SEC crypto asset rules about to close · Key news points Image source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/public-comments-us-sec-proposed-crypto-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
German savers can now buy crypto directly in their everyday banking app.
According to PANews on October 20, Germany’s savings banks (Sparkassen) began rolling out crypto trading in their mobile banking apps on October 19. The initial offering supports five assets: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and POL. Stablecoins and meme coins are not yet available. Trading is handled by DekaBank, a subsidiary of the group, with custody provided in cooperation with the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. Each order incurs a fee of €0.99.
The German Savings Banks Association (DSGV) expects 30 to 40 banks to join each month. Around 230 have already expressed interest, and most are expected to complete the rollout by the first half of 2027, potentially reaching approximately 50 million customers.
Two scenarios to watch: First, if the rollout continues at this pace, it may not be largely complete until the first half of 2027, making this more of a confirmation of a long-term channel for capital than a short-term catalyst. Second, stablecoins are absent from the list of supported assets, suggesting that banks still prefer to gain controlled exposure through mainstream assets.
Are you more focused on the rollout pace for the first five assets, or on the 2027 timeline?
Image 1: Germany’s savings banks launch crypto trading in their app, initially supporting five assets including BTC · Key news Image source: https://www.panewslab.com/zh/articles/01a1559e-0975-72f1-b8a5-73e3c87054da
Pump.fun is launching Pre-IPO tokens on October 20, backed by PreStocks, an on-chain platform on Solana. Users can trade Pre-IPO tokens for unlisted companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Anduril, Neuralink, Figure, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Oura, and can also issue new tokens paired with them. On October 9, it had just opened up custom trading pairs. This effectively turns one of the primary market’s scarcest assets—equity in high-profile private companies—into on-chain assets tradable 24/7. It’s a narrative upgrade for PUMP and Solana: previously, users could only speculate on meme coins; now they can tap into stories about AI and defense unicorns, which could attract attention and fresh capital. SOL, as the issuance and settlement chain, could benefit indirectly.
Tokens are not the same as actual equity. These products are often synthetic exposure or contractual claims, without shareholder rights or legal backing. If they are deemed unregistered securities, the risks of delisting and legal action against the platform are significant. PreStocks’ custody and pricing mechanisms will determine whether the premium can hold.
What to watch: If trading volume in the new pairs remains strong, sentiment around PUMP and SOL could stay warm. If regulators take a stricter stance, liquidity could retreat before the narrative plays out. Which matters more to you: whether trading volume can be sustained, or whether regulatory risks materialize first?
CME has put UNI futures on the table—the first DeFi token to land on CME.
PANews reported on October 20 that CME Group said Uniswap (UNI) futures had officially launched, offering two contract sizes and 24/7 trading. Uniswap subsequently said this makes UNI the first DeFi protocol token to have futures listed on CME. Meanwhile, CME launched Bitcoin Cash (BCH) futures at 22:00 (UTC+8) on October 19.
The fact is that futures have been listed; this does not mean there is spot-market buying. First, watch whether UNI’s trading volume and open interest rise in tandem. If notional open interest and trading volume are slow to pick up, the narrative could fizzle out after a day. Second, BCH’s simultaneous launch looks more like an expansion of similar products than an independent catalyst.
Would you rather keep an eye on UNI’s open interest or BCH’s trading volume?
Image 1: CME launches UNI futures, making it the first DeFi token to land on CME · Key points Image source: https://www.panewslab.com/zh/articles/01a15534-39c2-75f6-b9ef-aa807a196201