Category: Futures

  • Ethereum Futures Show Signs of Optimism: Will Positive Funding Rates Drive a Breakout?

    Ethereum’s recent performance in the futures market has generated optimism among traders and analysts, according to Visions Shared by CryptoQuant Analyst “ShayanBTC”. As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ethereum has received notable attention following a rise in funding rates – a metric used to measure the balance of demand…

  • Ethereum Futures Show Signs of Optimism: Will Positive Funding Rates Drive a Breakout?

    Ethereum’s recent performance in the futures market has generated optimism among traders and analysts, according to Visions Shared by CryptoQuant Analyst “ShayanBTC”. As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ethereum has received notable attention following a rise in funding rates – a metric used to measure the balance of demand…

  • Bitcoin Futures Annualized Premium Climbs Sharply, Sign Of Strong Institutional Interest?

    As the cryptocurrency market maintains its bullish strength, many… Key metrics of Bitcoin It has shown strong and optimistic trends in recent weeks, which may influence prices positively, indicating a promising outlook for BTC in the coming days. Strong growth in Bitcoin futures BitcoinThe annual premium of futures contracts, a…

  • US Stock Futures Trim Weekly Drop; Treasuries Gain: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — U.S. stock futures pointed to gains at the Wall Street open as investors looked past a jump in borrowing costs that cooled market sentiment earlier in the week. Most read from Bloomberg Contracts on the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, suggesting the underlying gauge may pare its first weekly…

  • Ethereum Founder Buterin Lays Out Possible Futures For ETH

    In a blog mail Released on October 14, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined potential future improvements to the Ethereum protocol, focusing on technical improvements to its Proof of Stake (PoS) system. Titled “Potential Futures for the Ethereum Protocol, Part 1: Merging,” the publication delves into strategies for improving stability, performance,…

  • Futures fall as investors brace for earnings season; Tesla dips By Reuters

    (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday, ahead of the start of third-quarter earnings season, after hotter-than-expected September inflation data boosted expectations of a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November. Tesla (NASDAQ:) shares fell 5.8% in pre-market trading after the electric car…

  • US stock index futures flat with CPI data in focus By Investing.com

    Investing.com — U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower in overnight trade on Wednesday, as investors braced for key consumer inflation data likely to weigh on interest rate expectations. Futures settled after a positive session on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones hitting record highs after minutes from the Federal…

  • Chinese Stocks Drop, US Futures Decline on Google: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks fell on Wednesday as traders weighed weak economic data from the Golden Week holiday and questioned Beijing’s commitment to further stimulus measures. Most read from Bloomberg The benchmark CSI 300 index underperformed the region, falling as much as 7.4% before paring some of its losses after…

  • Chinese Stocks Drop, US Futures Decline on Google: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Chinese stocks fell on Wednesday as traders weighed weak economic data from the Golden Week holiday and questioned Beijing’s commitment to further stimulus measures. Most read from Bloomberg The benchmark CSI 300 index underperformed the region, falling as much as 7.4% before paring some of its losses after…

  • US stock futures muted as rate uncertainty builds; inflation awaited By Investing.com

    Investing.com — U.S. stock index futures were lower in overnight trading Monday after a bumper jobs report raised doubts about the Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates sharply. These uncertainties have been heightened by the anticipation of key inflation data due later in the week, with any signs of…

  • Bitcoin Futures Liquidation Forms Local Price Bottom — A Return To $65,000 Inevitable?

    Opeyemi is a skilled writer and enthusiast of the exciting and unique world of cryptocurrencies. Although the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained quite drawn since he forayed into this space over the course of two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces…

  • Bitcoin Futures Liquidation Forms Local Price Bottom — A Return To $65,000 Inevitable?

    Opeyemi is a skilled writer and enthusiast of the exciting and unique world of cryptocurrencies. Although the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained quite drawn since he forayed into this space over the course of two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces…

  • CME Group to Expand Battery Metals Suite with Launch of Spodumene Futures on October 28 By Investing.com

    chicago, September 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CME Group, the world’s leading financial derivatives market, today announced that it will expand its battery metals portfolio and launch Spodumene CIF China (Fast markets) Futures contracts on October 28, 2024awaiting regulatory review. “Our range of cobalt and lithium products play an important role…

  • US Stock Futures Post Modest Gains After PCE Data: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — U.S. futures rose slightly after long-awaited economic data highlighted a slowing economy and boosted bets on further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Most read from Bloomberg Contracts on the S&P 500 rose 0.1% after the underlying index reached its 42nd highest closing level this year. The…

  • Hamster Kombat futures in tight range ahead of airdrop

    Hamster Kombat futures were trading pre-market in a tight range as speculation mounted for upcoming airdrops and trading. Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) token was trading at $0.011 on Sunday, September 22 as the airdrop countdown continued. It is down more than 96% from its high point this year. Hamster Combat Airdrop…

  • S&P 500, Dow futures back away from records as Fed cheer fizzles

    U.S. stocks were poised to pull back from record highs on Friday as the euphoria over interest rate cuts faded, with FedEx (FDX) earnings providing a reality check. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) fell about 0.3% after the benchmark index closed at an all-time high. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F)…

  • Bitcoin Climbs With US Equity Futures as Traders Digest Fed Cut

    (Bloomberg) — Bitcoin hit a three-week high alongside a jump in U.S. stock futures as a sharp interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve rattled markets. Most Read from Bloomberg The digital currency rose about 3.9% before trading at $61,900 as of 7:11 a.m. Thursday in London. S&P 500 futures…

  • Wheat futures take breather as traders pull back from war-fueled rally (NYSEARCA:WEAT)

    Toltek/iStock via Getty Images U.S. wheat futures fell the most in six weeks on Monday, as traders took profits after prices surged last week due to escalating hostilities in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Wheat prices jumped 5% to nearly $6 a bushel last week, hitting a record high.…

  • US interest rate futures see higher odds of super-sized Fed move

    By Gertrude Chavez Dreyfus NEW YORK (Reuters) – Futures contracts for the federal funds rate, which measures the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, priced in a 60 percent chance that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday, London Stock Exchange calculations…

  • Futures dip after Harris-Trump debate; eyes on inflation data

    (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday, as investors priced in a greater chance of Democrat Kamala Harris winning the upcoming presidential election, while focus shifted to a key inflation reading later in the day. Investors have been adjusting their expectations for next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting…