The October 11, 2025 crypto crash saw a record-breaking $19 billion in leveraged positions liquidated. Perpetual futures contracts, designed for hedging risk, instead became the very instruments that […]
Mastering Inflation Protection: A Guide to Zero-Coupon Inflation Swaps
Rising inflation rates present a significant challenge for investors seeking to protect their portfolios against eroded purchasing power. Traditional hedges like gold or real estate may not fully […]
Institutional Hedging Fuels Bitcoin Skew Index to Historic Highs
Bitcoin’s skew index is surging as institutional investors seek downside protection through hedging strategies. This activity is being driven by substantial inflows into Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and […]
Perpetual Futures Explained: A Guide to Hedging & Crypto Trading in 2025
The cryptocurrency market is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by increasing adoption and volatile price fluctuations. This volatility presents both opportunities and risks for traders seeking […]
Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns about Prediction Market’s Ineffectiveness for Ethereum Hedging
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed his reservations about the efficacy of prediction markets in protecting traders from market volatility. While acknowledging their growing popularity, he argues that […]
Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on Hedging Strategies Amidst Ethereum’s Record High
Ethereum’s recent surge past $4,956 has sparked debate regarding hedging strategies. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests prediction markets are not the ideal choice for hedging against price volatility. […]
Missed Opportunities in Prediction Markets: Vitalik Buterin’s Perspective
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has highlighted a key barrier hindering prediction markets: the lack of interest payments. In his recent Farcaster post, Buterin emphasized that these markets miss […]
Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on Ethereum Hedging Strategy
Ethereum’s latest surge to a new all-time high above $4,956 has prompted discussion about hedging strategies. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his perspective, stating that prediction […]
Bitcoin Options Reach Record High, Signaling Increased Hedging Demand
Bitcoin options open interest has surged to a record high of $46.2 billion, according to recent data from BlockBeats and Glassnode. This marks a remarkable increase of $25.8 […]
Peter Schiff Identifies New Use Case for Bitcoin: Hedging Against Short Positions
Renowned critic Peter Schiff has surprisingly identified a practical application for Bitcoin, revealing that it can be utilized to mitigate losses from short positions, according to the Financial […]
Dollar Depreciation Hedging Soars to Five-Year High
Institutional investors are showing heightened interest in hedging against potential losses from a weakening US dollar, reaching a five-year peak according to BlockBeats data. This surge is attributed […]