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Tokenisation is an opportunity - not a threat. Read here our explainer of how tokenisation can complement, and improve traditional finance and capital markets. https://lnkd.in/dug2WP6e

Bakkt to launch crypto ECN powered by Crossover Markets - FinanceFeeds: Bakkt plans to launch “BakktX,” a crypto Electronic Communication Network (ECN) powered by Crossover Markets.

Forex trading has come a long way since its early days. From manual cash exchange and institutional trading to simple, user-friendly online platforms available for everyone. This FXOpen article explores how technology has transformed forex trading and how AI-based algorithms are used to analyse market data today. 🔍 Early Days of Forex Trading: Dating back to ancient times, it's incredible how far we've come since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in the '70s. Manual trading had its challenges, with limited real-time data and human intervention. 💻 Rise of Electronic Trading Platforms: Enter electronic platforms, revolutionising the forex market. High-speed internet, powerful computers, and sophisticated software paved the way for efficient, transparent, and accessible trading worldwide. 📲 Mobile Apps: The shift from desktop to mobile trading was a game-changer. Now, traders can execute orders and monitor positions on the go, making forex trading more convenient and accessible than ever. 👥 Social and Copy Trading: The rise of social trading networks allows traders to follow and replicate strategies. Copy trading automates processes, providing newcomers with insights from experienced traders, though not without risks. 🤖 Algorithmic and High-Frequency Trading: Enter algorithms and high-frequency trading, transforming the landscape. AI-based tools analyse market data, offering automated strategies and lightning-speed trades. The future lies in innovation and machine learning. 🌐 Cryptocurrency and Forex Integration: Cryptocurrencies have taken centre stage, integrated with traditional forex pairs. Blockchain technology promises more secure and transparent transactions, opening doors to decentralisation and peer-to-peer trading. 💡 With risks come opportunities. Technology has democratised forex trading, making it more accessible to retail traders. As the forex market evolves, staying informed and adapting to new technologies is key for traders navigating this dynamic landscape. 🔗Read the full article: https://cutt.ly/NwGOio5Q CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing your money. #forextrading #tradingtips #forextips #forexevolution

🚨 A New Era for Options: BitMEX <> PowerTrade LIVE! 🚨 PowerTrade was created to redefine crypto financial products. Our aim: Safely grow and manage your capital with minimal risk. We've dedicated years to building a flexible trading platform focused on options and derivatives. ❖ Key features of the PowerTrade platform: • Multi-collateral • USDC settlements • SPAN portfolio margin • Strategies/ RFQ • 23 altcoin options • Fractional contracts Options: High Leverage, Low Risk 🛟 Options trading may seem complex, but they're simpler than you think. Options offer clients greater leverage than perpetual futures without the risk of liquidations or hidden costs. Also, they're the foundation of structured products. Crypto Powerhouses Join Forces 🤝 I n late 2023, we announced a strategic alliance with BitMEX, a crypto OG since 2014. Behind the scenes, we were developing ground-breaking tech to integrate PowerTrade into BitMEX for seamless client access. BitMEX Options powered by PowerTrade ⚡️ The BitMEX-PowerTrade integration brings options trading to millions of BitMEX users, a milestone for enterprise and crypto industries. This will accelerate the launch of new products like structured products/ vaults and exotic options. A Major Boost for Options Liquidity 💦 This boosts liquidity for delta-1 and options products, offsetting flow from millions of retail traders. We've teamed up with top-notch liquidity providers from TradFi and crypto markets to boost liquidity across all our markets. The Perpetuals Moment for Options 🏆 Although still small (2-3% of the crypto market), the options market is rapidly expanding year by year. Perpetuals dominate crypto derivatives trading and we will change that! Big Change: The Next Chapter 📕 Introduced by BitMEX in 2015/16, perpetuals sparked massive growth in crypto derivatives. Witness the next stage in crypto derivatives with the "Perpetuals Moment" for options, brought to you by BitMEX and PowerTrade.

How Crypto is Influencing the Financial World in 2024 - Tekedia: Regulatory changes are shaping the crypto market significantly. Governments worldwide are working to balance innovation with consumer protection. In ...

Making sense of stablecoins https://buff.ly/3QxzsGF What an interesting post from Cuy over at Visa. "Discrepancy between total transfer volume vs. bot-adjusted transfer volume. When we apply a simple heuristic that removes inorganic data, we see that transfer volume for the last 30 days can be adjusted from $2.65T to $265B2" I assume this is bots using stablecoins for yield farming or interest rate arbitrage and that sort of thing, but if anyone knows more about this than I do (which is most people reading this, I would think) please do point me in a direction to learn more.

It's so simple yet golden.

And so it begins! With #MiCA starting to take effect on the European markets, stablecoin issuers need to get their books and operations in order, something that was not actually enforced upon them even after US Congress hearings! Whether EU's digital markets legislative package is for the better is yet to be seen, but what is evident, is that the EU is still an unavoidable factor and market operators much prefer to comply rather than be left out.

Great many people believe trading only happens on exchanges. That is not true. Back in 2009, ALL Bitcoin transactions happened outside of exchanges – on OTC markets. All large and most important deals that move the entire crypto market still happen on OTC markets. I get why people think exchanges are the building blocks of crypto trading. Exchanges pop up faster than mushrooms after the rain, and some of them have been around since the very beginning of crypto as we know it in 2009. So "it has always been this way" is totally believable. Yet, the most interesting transactions – the deals among whales and the projects – happen on OTC markets. - OTC is where whales might buy vested tokens with a large discount (did you know that vesting schedules are adjustable, by the way?) - OTC is where founders can cash out their team tokens - OTC is where whales decide whether a project will live or die In very simple terms: Founders have a project to run. This requires money. Mostly, founders don't have revenue. So their token is the candy they sell. So founders have between two options to choose: - Sell their tokens on an exchange - Sell on OTC markets Large token volumes usually go to OTC markets to avoid instant price impact. The founder, aka the seller, is willing to give a whale, aka the buyer, a juicy discount. Like 30%, 50%, or even 80%, depending on various factors. They strike a deal, handle all the details like what, where, and when tokens will be transferred. Voila. The OTC deal has been successful. Post-OTC, whales use one or more exchanges as a distribution mechanism for the tokens they've bought. Or further sell on OTC to someone else. The whale and any consecutive party holding the tokens might dump instantly or sell gradually. It's totally up to them. One very logical takeaway? A single transaction on OTC markets can quite literally bury a project with a nice product and decent marketing. If the whale chooses so. In the blink of an eye, a product with 3 years of development under its hood can strike one bad deal on OTC markets and never come back. So ethics on OTC markets means even more than elsewhere. Which is lacking in a BIIIIIG way, but this is maybe for another post.