derivatives

In mathematics, derivatives measure how a function changes as its input changes—that is, the rate at which the output value of the function varies with respect to changes in the input. In finance, derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based on (or derived from) the value of an underlying asset, index, interest rate, or other variable, such as futures, options, and swaps.
  1. Whale Who Earned $200M on Crash Goes Long $55M in Bitcoin and Ethereum

    Whale Who Earned $200M on Crash Goes Long $55M in Bitcoin and Ethereum

    Whale Who Earned $200 Million on Crash Goes Long $55 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum A veteran crypto whale known as HyperUnit—who pocketed roughly $200 million during October’s market meltdown—has re-entered the market with new long positions worth $55 million on Bitcoin and Ethereum...
  2. Bitcoin spot volumes top $300B in October as traders pivot from derivatives

    Bitcoin spot volumes top $300B in October as traders pivot from derivatives

    Bitcoin Spot Volumes Top $300B in October as Traders Pivot From Derivatives Bitcoin’s spot market roared back in October, surpassing $300 billion in trading volume even as price momentum cooled—evidence of a “healthier” shift away from leveraged derivatives toward cash-based flows. Spot steps...
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