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Bitcoin futures collateral shifts from BTC to stablecoins, reducing market risk significantly

Market News
17 Sep 2026
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Bitcoin futures collateral shifts from BTC to stablecoins, reducing market risk significantly

Bitcoin futures markets have seen a major shift in collateral use, moving from BTC-margined contracts to stablecoin and USD-backed contracts. This change reduces the risk of a dangerous feedback loop where falling Bitcoin prices simultaneously devalue both positions and collateral, which previously amplified market crashes. The share of coin-margined Bitcoin futures has dropped from about 70% in early 2021 to around 12% by mid-2026, a trend consistent across major crypto exchanges. This shift enhances market stability, simplifies risk management for traders, and aligns crypto derivatives more closely with traditional finance practices.

Bitcoin futures collateral shift is marked by a drop in coin-margined contracts to around 12% by mid-2026. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 17, 2026 20:23 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 46 rose and 3 fell today. Notable movers include UNI at Rp123.975 (+11.53%, Pluang order activity 82% Sell / 18% Buy), BAL at Rp16.297 (+11.14%), and SUSHI at Rp3.921 (+8.69%, Pluang order activity 0% Sell / 100% Buy).

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