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
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Phantom puts perps in traders’ pockets as mobile-first derivatives go live

Phantom puts perps in traders’ pockets as mobile-first derivatives go live

Perpetual futures see over $100 billion in daily trading volume, yet most platforms still cater to pros. Phantom’s mobile-first approach could be the bridge or the breaking point for retail adoption. On July 8, Phantom, the crypto wallet best known…

Author: Crypto.news
Dow Jones stalls as China warns against fresh trade tensions

Dow Jones stalls as China warns against fresh trade tensions

U.S. stocks opened flat on Tuesday as traders looked for gains following President Donald Trump’s delay of sweeping reciprocal tariffs and as China warned against a rekindling of trade tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was largely flat as the…

Author: Crypto.news
Ripple CEO to speak on need for crypto market structure legislation ahead of Crypto Week

Ripple CEO to speak on need for crypto market structure legislation ahead of Crypto Week

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on Monday that he will address the Senate Banking Committee on the need to pass the crypto market structure legislation ahead of the House's Crypto Week, scheduled for next week.

Author: Fxstreet
Calamos unveils ‘Protected Bitcoin’ strategy for institutional investors

Calamos unveils ‘Protected Bitcoin’ strategy for institutional investors

Calamos investment firm has unveiled a new strategy that could make Bitcoin much more attractive to investors.

Author: Crypto.news
Ripple CEO confirms he’ll testify before Senate Banking Committee

Ripple CEO confirms he’ll testify before Senate Banking Committee

Ripple chief executive officer Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed he will testify before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The Senate Banking Committee will hold its crypto market structure hearing on July 9 and Ripple CEO Brad…

Author: Crypto.news
Bitcoin price outlook: $108k CME gap may trigger short-term pullback

Bitcoin price outlook: $108k CME gap may trigger short-term pullback

Bitcoin remains stuck in a tight range between $100,000 and $110,000. A CME futures gap at $108K adds pressure for a retrace as traders watch for a breakout backed by volume. Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating between two major high time…

Author: Crypto.news
Guojin Securities is preparing to apply for a virtual asset-related trading license

Guojin Securities is preparing to apply for a virtual asset-related trading license

PANews reported on July 7 that Guojin Securities, a Hong Kong-listed company, revealed on an interactive platform that its subsidiary Guojin Securities Co., Ltd. is preparing to apply for virtual

Author: PANews
Xu Zhengyu: Hong Kong's virtual asset OTC trading custody services are expected to be mainly supervised by the Securities and Futures Commission

Xu Zhengyu: Hong Kong's virtual asset OTC trading custody services are expected to be mainly supervised by the Securities and Futures Commission

PANews reported on July 7 that according to Ming Pao, when the Hong Kong Treasury Department consulted the public on virtual asset over-the-counter (OTC) transactions last year, it proposed that

Author: PANews
XLM price at risk as Stellar Lumens’ funding rate crashes

XLM price at risk as Stellar Lumens’ funding rate crashes

The Stellar Lumens token is at risk of further downside as its funding rate continues to decline.

Author: Crypto.news
Opinion: The claim of “the largest ETH short position in history” is greatly exaggerated

Opinion: The claim of “the largest ETH short position in history” is greatly exaggerated

PANews reported on July 5 that David Duong, head of research at Coinbase Institutional, published an analysis on the X platform, saying that the so-called "largest ETH short position in

Author: PANews