Derivatives

Britain’s financial regulator has placed Hyperliquid and the Hyper Foundation on its warning list, citing possible unauthorized financial services in the UK.

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Mid and small-cap stocks continue to outperform, spurring increased trading in stock futures.

For the first time, open interest in Bitcoin options has exceeded that of futures, reaching $74.1 billion compared to $65.22 billion as of mid-January. This shift highlights a move toward more structured risk management in the market. Institutions are increasingly using options for hedging and volatility strategies rather than simple directional bets.

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Building on mid-week weakness and gold's record surge, Bitcoin's price stayed suppressed below $90,000 amid a $300 million gamma options expiry on December 26, 2025, unleashing potential for sharp moves. Over $28 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit, amplifying crash risks, with technical patterns signaling further downside.

South Korea's financial watchdog has notified five banks of penalties totaling around 2 trillion won for mis-selling equity-linked securities tied to Hong Kong's H Index. The banks, which have already incurred massive losses from compensating customers, face final approval from the Financial Services Commission. Sales of these ELS products reached 19.3 trillion won since 2021.

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In a recent episode of Trader TV, experts from Cboe Global Markets and Riverside Blockchain explored growing institutional appetite for crypto derivatives amid falling implied volatility and a crypto-friendly political environment. The discussion highlighted innovations in listed digital assets like Bitcoin index options and exchange-traded funds. Key topics included hedging strategies and potential expansions in trading hours.