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DeFi· Bitwise launches first Lighter (LIT) ETP on XetraBitwise launched the first ETP on Lighter (LIT) on Deutsche Börse Xetra with a 0.85% fee. The product is fully backed by LIT and currently does not ofBitcoin· BTC Longs Liquidated for $280M as Price Drops Below $84KBTC briefly fell below $84K, triggering $280M in long liquidations in 4 hours. Key support is $82K; 30-day spot demand remains negative at -180,000 BTMarket & Analysis· BitMEX Halts Exchange Operations, Withdrawals via Web Remain OpenOn September 23 at 4:00 UTC, BitMEX ceased exchange operations after 11 years. Trading and deposits stopped; web withdrawals remain open, API until SeRegulation· CFTC Warns of Risks in 'Mention' Contracts on Prediction MarketsThe CFTC on Tuesday issued a warning on 'mention' contracts due to high manipulation risk; a trader previously returned $107,539 in profits and paid aMarket & Analysis· Bernstein: By 2035, Prediction Markets to Reach $10T, 49% Financial ContractsBernstein forecasts $10T in annual prediction market volume by 2035, with 49% in financial contracts and 38% in sports. Volume in 2026 is estimated atMarket & Analysis· Santiment: Bitcoin FOMO Hits 2024 High, OI Reaches $156BSantiment reports peak Bitcoin FOMO since 2024 and a 7.6% rise in open interest to about $156B as BTC rallied toward $87,000. Ethereum OI tops $17B.Market & Analysis· Crypto Market Cap Hits $3 Trillion Again as Bitcoin Nears $86KCrypto market cap returns to $3T with Bitcoin trading around $86,000. Major altcoins rally and leverage spikes in derivatives, signaling rising speculMarket & Analysis· Top 2 BTC Shorts on Hyperliquid Bleed Nearly $50M in Unrealized LossesTwo leading BTC short traders on Hyperliquid (0x5b5d and 0xb83d) are sitting on almost $50M in unrealized losses with $217.4M and $132.5M short positiBitcoin· Bitcoin Futures on Bitfinex Spike Above $150,000—What Happened?Bitcoin futures on Bitfinex briefly shot past $150,000 in a sudden spike. The cause is still unclear—could be thin liquidity or a technical glitch.Regulation· Kalshi Files for Perpetual Stock Futures in the USKalshi is seeking approval to launch perpetual futures tied to individual stocks for US traders. Coinbase and Bitnomial are also eyeing similar derivaMarket & Analysis· Glassnode: Altcoins Still Have Room to Run, No Overheating YetGlassnode says altcoins still have upside: open interest in altcoin futures lags behind BTC, with no signs of market overheating as the spread remainsRegulation· Coinbase Files for Perpetual Stock Futures Trading in the USCoinbase is aiming to launch 24/5 perpetual futures contracts on individual US stocks, pending regulatory approval. Here's what it means for the markeMarket & Analysis· Binance Launches 24/7 FX Perpetuals With Weekend PricingBinance rolls out 24/7 FX perpetual contracts with weekend pricing, giving traders nonstop forex access through perpetual futures on the crypto exchanRegulation· CFTC Eases Rules for Passive Crypto Trading Software ProvidersCFTC expands regulatory relief for passive trading software, making it easier for crypto wallets and apps to access derivatives and prediction marketsMarket & Analysis· Bitcoin Rally on Shaky Ground as Spot Demand Weakens — CryptoQuantCryptoQuant analysts warn Bitcoin's rally may lack staying power due to weak spot demand, echoing January–March 2026 when derivatives drove the marketBitcoin· Bitcoin Holds Near $77K as Traders Await Fed Rate DecisionBitcoin is consolidating around $77,000 as the market waits for the Fed's rate announcement. Spot demand stays weak, with derivatives leading the actiRegulation· Citadel Securities Urges SEC Oversight for Corporate Prediction MarketsCitadel Securities calls for SEC to regulate prediction markets tied to public company results, warning of insider trading risks and CFTC loopholes.Market & Analysis· Bybit Rolls Out 24/7 Perpetuals on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPYBybit adds USDT-settled perpetual contracts for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, offering 24/7 trading and up to 100x leverage. Get forex exposure on a Technology· Ekiden Launches First Orderbook Derivatives Exchange on Canton NetworkEkiden rolls out mainnet and debuts the first orderbook-based derivatives trading infrastructure on Canton Network, targeting privacy and institutionaMarket & Analysis· Whale 0xedcd Flips Short on Bitcoin After Profitable Ethereum LongWhale 0xedcd bags $10.7M unrealized profit on 20,000 ETH long (4x), now shorts 630 BTC (4x) at $78,543. Check out key risk levels and on-chain moves.Market & Analysis· US Options Set for Record $9.6 Trillion Expiry on September 18 — Triple Witching LoomsA record $9.6T in US stock market options are set to expire by September 18, with $6.2T expiring on triple/quad witching day. Citadel Securities eyes Market & Analysis· Bitcoin Drops Below $80K: Nearly $200M in Longs Liquidated in an HourBitcoin sinks under $80,000 and Ethereum dips below $2,500 as nearly $200M in long positions get wiped out in just one hour, according to CoinGlass.DeFi· Polymarket Rolls Out 20x Leverage Perpetual Futures for Crypto, Stocks & CommoditiesPolymarket launches perpetual futures with up to 20x leverage, letting users trade crypto, stocks, and commodities with deep liquidity and low fees.Ethereum· Abraxas Capital Buys 16,554 ETH, Hedges With Massive Short on HyperliquidAbraxas Capital scoops up 16,554 ETH in 12 hours while holding a 120,178 ETH short on Hyperliquid—classic spot buy with futures hedge.
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