derivative
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Wall Street has sought to capitalize on crypto’s popularity by launching a growing array of exchange-traded funds and derivatives linked to bitcoin and other popular tokens.
The construct of volatility derivatives has remained bullish, even with VIX rising.
From MarketWatch
CME Group, the leading operator of derivatives exchanges, also raised margin requirements for precious-metal futures, increasing the cost of holding positions.
“This suggests that the current price decline is likely being driven either by actions from major exchanges and derivatives platforms or by a lack of demand, rather than by panic selling from long-term investors.”
From MarketWatch
Much like prediction-market contracts, these derivatives either pay a set cash settlement or nothing at all.
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