Futures

Futures are derivative financial contracts that obligate parties to transact an asset at a predetermined future date and price. In the Web3 ecosystem, futures are essential tools for hedging risk and gaining leveraged exposure to market movements. By 2026, the market has seen a massive shift toward institutional-grade futures platforms with enhanced regulatory compliance. This tag covers the mechanics of delivery dates, margin requirements, and how professional traders use futures to navigate crypto volatility and secure long-term portfolio stability.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP holds $3 level as focus shifts to SEC ending Ripple lawsuit

Ripple Price Forecast: XRP holds $3 level as focus shifts to SEC ending Ripple lawsuit

Ripple (XRP) holds at the edge of a tall cliff, with support at $3.00 on Tuesday. The cross-border money remittance token adopted for Ripple's payment platform printed a steady recovery on Sunday and Monday, but resistance at $3.10 limited price movement.

Author: Fxstreet
Trading revolution: Perpetual futures take the lead | Opinion

Trading revolution: Perpetual futures take the lead | Opinion

Regulators and clients must encourage banks, hedge funds, and asset managers to use perpetual futures for hedging and speculative strategies.

Author: Crypto.news
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC struggles below $115,000 as tariff woes continue to dent sentiment

Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC struggles below $115,000 as tariff woes continue to dent sentiment

Bitcoin (BTC) price trades below $115,000 at the time of writing on Tuesday, hinting at renewed signs of weakness as it faces resistance from a key resistance level and markets remain cautious.

Author: Fxstreet
From Ad Man to Crypto Price Hunter: Peter Brandt's Half-Century Trading Legend

From Ad Man to Crypto Price Hunter: Peter Brandt's Half-Century Trading Legend

Crypto traders 'fool themselves' with price predictions: Peter Brandt By Ciaran Lyons, Cointelegraph Magazine Compiled by: Fairy, ChainCatcher Editor's Note: Peter Brandt founded Factor Trading Co., Inc. in 1981, focusing

Author: PANews
Tokenized Stocks: A Real Alternative to Brokers or Just an Elegant Illusion?

Tokenized Stocks: A Real Alternative to Brokers or Just an Elegant Illusion?

For nearly 400 years, securities existed only in physical form. It wasn’t until the early 1990s that the digital era began, ushering in electronic registries and fully digitized trading. Fast forward to 2025, and a relatively new idea is gaining serious momentum — the tokenization of stocks. Until recently, tokenized equities were seen as a […] Сообщение Tokenized Stocks: A Real Alternative to Brokers or Just an Elegant Illusion? появились сначала на INCRYPTED .

Author: Incrypted
US Derivatives Watchdog to Open Futures Exchanges to Spot Crypto Trading

US Derivatives Watchdog to Open Futures Exchanges to Spot Crypto Trading

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission plans to allow spot cryptocurrency trading on exchanges it already regulates, expanding access to digital assets through federally registered futures markets. CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham unveiled the plan on Monday, calling it the first move in the commission’s broader “ crypto sprint ,” a program aimed at quickly implementing key policy recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. Pham framed the effort as part of a broader push under President Trump’s leadership to bring digital assets into the federal regulatory fold. She said the initiative would enable immediate trading of digital assets at the federal level, in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently announced Project Crypto . . @CFTCpham Launches Listed Spot Crypto Trading Initiative: https://t.co/9xe6wj4VXB — CFTC (@CFTC) August 4, 2025 CFTC Invites Input on Spot Crypto Listings via DCMs “There is a clear and simple solution the CFTC can implement now,” Pham said. “The Commodity Exchange Act currently requires that retail trading of commodities with leverage, margin, or financing must be conducted on a designated contract market. “Starting today, we invite all stakeholders to work with us on providing regulatory clarity on how to list spot crypto asset contracts on a DCM using our existing authority.” The CFTC’s plan would enable exchanges already registered to trade futures contracts, known as Designated Contract Markets, to also offer spot trading for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. In spot trading, buyers and sellers exchange digital assets directly and immediately, unlike futures trading, where contracts are based on predictions of future crypto prices. Regulators Ask for Clarity on Crypto-Securities Boundary Stakeholders have until Aug. 18, 2025, to share their feedback through the CFTC’s website. In the meantime, the agency is seeking input on how to regulate spot crypto trading. It is focusing on laws that govern retail commodity transactions. Additionally, it is reviewing compliance requirements for registered exchanges. The commission is also seeking input on how its framework would interact with securities regulations, especially in cases where crypto assets may not meet the legal definition of securities. All comments submitted will be made public on the CFTC’s website. Unified Crypto Framework May Merge Futures and Securities Oversight The move signals growing coordination between the CFTC and SEC as both agencies look to bring clarity to crypto regulation. Just last week, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins introduced Project Crypto. This is a broad initiative to modernize securities laws for blockchain-based assets. It aims to clarify how crypto assets are classified, distributed and traded. In particular, it seeks to resolve longstanding confusion around the Howey test. The test is used to determine whether an asset qualifies as a security. Over time, it has become a sticking point for crypto companies. As a result, many have treated their tokens as securities by default. They remain cautious due to the risk of enforcement actions. Project Crypto is expected to provide a more tailored regulatory approach. With the CFTC’s latest initiative, the US may be moving closer to a dual-agency framework for digital asset regulation. This shift involves both the CFTC and the SEC. It comes at a time of growing demand from institutional and retail investors. Many are seeking clearer, regulated access to cryptocurrencies. If finalized, the CFTC’s plan could open the door for spot crypto trading under existing commodity laws, giving markets greater legal certainty without waiting for new legislation from Congress.

Author: CryptoNews
CFTC to allow spot crypto contract trading on registered exchanges

CFTC to allow spot crypto contract trading on registered exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow spot crypto contracts to trade on federally registered exchanges, a landmark step to bring digital asset markets under direct federal oversight. The announcement, published Aug. 4 on the CFTC’s website, is part…

Author: Crypto.news
Indian social gaming platform STAN completes $8.5 million in funding, with participation from Aptos Labs and others

Indian social gaming platform STAN completes $8.5 million in funding, with participation from Aptos Labs and others

PANews reported on August 5 that according to TechCrunch, Indian social gaming platform STAN announced the completion of US$8.5 million in equity financing, led by Google AI Futures Fund, and

Author: PANews
The US CFTC is exploring the possibility of allowing some registered futures exchanges to trade spot cryptocurrencies.

The US CFTC is exploring the possibility of allowing some registered futures exchanges to trade spot cryptocurrencies.

PANews reported on August 5th that the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring how to allow some registered futures exchanges to list leveraged digital assets like Ethereum and

Author: PANews
Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE tackles $0.21 resistance after 5% gain, but derivatives remain weak

Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE tackles $0.21 resistance after 5% gain, but derivatives remain weak

Dogecoin (DOGE) is up 5% on Monday, joining the general crypto market in showing recovery signs. In a bid to offset a 35% decline in the past two weeks, the top memecoin is tackling the $0.21 resistance, strengthened by key technical indicators.

Author: Fxstreet