Key highlights: BitMEX’s Q2 2026 Derivatives Report identifies three structural drivers of funding rate disparities in perpetual futures markets The report says differences in collateral type, exchange user bases, and index mechanics can create recurring trading opportunities The report outlines three trade ideas involving BTC perpetuals, Hyperliquid-Binance spreads, and WTI commodity perpetuals BitMEX has released […]
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By Ethan Key Points: Despite the pullback, whale activity surged with over 30,000 ETH acquired in 24 hours, valued at $141.66 million Altcoins dominated perpetual futures trading, capturing 85.56% of global volume, led by ETH’s $38.16 billion Bitcoin trailed behind with $21.4 billion, while SOL and DOGE followed with $17.24 billion and $10.16 billion respectively […]
By Aaron Watts When executing high-frequency or large-volume contract trades, traders face not only explicit fees but also significant “hidden price costs.” The same BTCUSDT or ETHUSDT contract order worth $500,000-$1,000,000 can experience price variations ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars across different exchanges — a difference that steadily erodes profits over time. To […]