Kalshi has introduced LINKPERP, a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated perpetual futures contract for Chainlink (LINK). This product is cash-settled, has no expiry, and tracks the CME CF Chainlink-Dollar Real Time Index, providing a regulated domestic alternative to offshore Chainlink futures. The contract features lower leverage, central clearing through Kalshi Klear, and risk controls like funding rate caps. The launch offers U.S. traders a safer, more transparent venue for managing Chainlink exposure, potentially improving market structure despite limited immediate impact on LINK's price, which hovered near $7.85 during the launch.
Cryptocurrency prices showed a general downward trend, with Bitcoin trading at $61,438, down 1.36%, and Ethereum at $1,633, down 2.08%. Other major coins like Binance Coin and Solana also saw declines. This reflects ongoing market volatility affectin...
CME Group and Nasdaq have introduced a new regulated crypto index that includes XRP, Stellar (XLM), Chainlink (LINK), Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Bitcoin Cash. This index allows institutional investors to trade futures contracts settled i...
Kalshi has filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to introduce perpetual futures contracts for Hyperliquid's native token HYPE, marking an expansion of its crypto derivatives portfolio. This move follows Kalshi's earlier launches of...
The crypto market is experiencing a sharp crash with Bitcoin falling near $61,000 and Ethereum close to $1,700, while major altcoins also decline. This downturn coincides with a broader market correction as US stocks, gold, silver, and oil prices dro...
Chainlink's network has seen a notable rebound in wallet holdings, with wallets holding at least 1 LINK rising to 535,000, the highest since December 2022. Despite a weak crypto market, this growth signals strong adoption and accumulation by users. L...
