Bitcoin News
By Pankaj K
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A Perpetual Contract, No Fixed Expiry. What sets Kalshi's product apart from other instruments is precisely its perpetual nature.
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Kalshi Positions Itself in a Highly Competitive Sector. The timing is no coincidence. Predictive markets platforms have gained visibility in recent years,…
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Kalshi has reached a new milestone. The predictive markets platform has recorded a weekly open interest record, driven directly by the launch of its brand-new perpetual contract…
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This is a strong signal. Not for traditional derivatives markets, not for options or futures in the conventional sense — but for a segment that is rapidly gaining ground, which…
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No official figures have been published on the exact volume.
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And Bitcoin, in terms of volatility, never disappoints. The cryptocurrency remains one of the most closely watched assets in the world, with price movements that can upend a…
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Predictive markets are finding their place in the crypto ecosystem, slowly but surely. They do not replace traditional derivatives. No one is saying that.
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The timing is no coincidence. Predictive markets platforms have gained visibility in recent years, partly driven by highly followed electoral cycles and growing interest in…
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See also: Dave Portnoy urges Michael Saylor to buy more Bitcoin as XRP and MSTR losses mount
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Other players are watching. That's likely. But no official statement has come from another platform yet. It's unclear if competitors will follow, or within what timeframe.
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What is clear is that Kalshi stands out in an already crowded sector. Attracting a wave of speculators and investors to a new product, enough to set a weekly open interest…
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Investors are looking for varied ways to express their expectations on Bitcoin. That's nothing new.
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The platform has not commented on the next steps. No details on any other upcoming perpetual contracts, no known public roadmap at the moment. Observers are waiting.
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See also: Strategy considers more Bitcoin as shareholders vote on preferred dividends
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What is certain: the weekly open interest record is there, the numbers speak, and Bitcoin remains the most bankable underlying asset to attract volume on any new financial…
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