According to GreeksLive, the platform achieved a notional trading volume of $304,303,557 through block trades between April 21 and April 27, 2025. The report highlights the top 5 block trades executed on greeks.live during this period, indicating strong institutional participation and liquidity in the crypto derivatives market. For traders, these numbers suggest heightened activity and increased opportunities in block trade strategies, as verified by GreeksLive's weekly trading update (source: GreeksLive on Twitter, April 28, 2025).

According to glassnode, open interest in Bitcoin perpetual swaps has climbed to 281,000 BTC, reflecting a 15.6% increase since early March. This sharp rise indicates a significant build-up of leverage in the crypto derivatives market as Bitcoin prices rebound. Traders should be aware that higher leverage often leads to amplified volatility, with increased risks of liquidations and forced stop-outs, which could result in rapid price swings (source: glassnode, April 25, 2025). Monitoring funding rates and liquidation levels is essential for risk management in this environment.

According to Coinbase International Exchange (@CoinbaseIntExch), support for ZORA perpetual futures (ZORA-PERP) will launch on Coinbase International Exchange and Coinbase Advanced on or after 9:30 am UTC, May 1, 2025. This listing enables traders to access leveraged $ZORA positions, potentially increasing ZORA's liquidity and volatility. The move is expected to attract institutional and professional traders, offering new hedging and speculative opportunities. Traders should monitor the market opening for potential price swings and increased trading volume, as perpetual futures listings often drive short-term volatility (Source: @CoinbaseIntExch, April 25, 2025).

According to Crypto Rover, $8 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options are set to expire today, a development expected to trigger significant price volatility in both assets (source: Crypto Rover on Twitter, April 25, 2025). Traders should anticipate increased market swings as large options expiries often lead to sharp price movements and liquidity shifts. Monitoring support and resistance zones in BTC and ETH is crucial, as high open interest and imminent expiry can amplify both upward and downward moves (source: Deribit, CME Group historical data).

According to Cas Abbé, BitMEX has announced a 320,000 USDT prize pool for its April Anarchy Trading Competition, running from April 4 to April 27. Traders can compete for the highest trading volume, PnL, and ROI% to win. This presents a significant opportunity for traders to maximize gains and test strategies on one of the safest crypto derivatives exchanges.

According to Eleanor Terrett, crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has launched the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures product, marking a significant milestone for XRP traders seeking regulated trading options.

According to Eleanor Terrett, Bitnomial, a crypto derivatives exchange, plans to drop its lawsuit against the SEC. This decision comes after the SEC agreed to drop its appeal against Ripple, indicating a potential shift in the regulatory landscape affecting crypto trading platforms.

According to @CoinbaseIntExch, Coinbase is actively shaping the future of crypto derivatives through innovative product offerings and strategic market positioning. By expanding its range of derivative products, Coinbase aims to capture a larger market share and attract institutional investors. This development is significant for traders seeking diverse trading options and enhanced liquidity in the crypto market.

According to Coinbase International Exchange, the platform will introduce Sonic perpetual futures on January 16, 2025, enhancing trading options for $S.

According to CCData, a Bitcoin investor has been ordered to surrender cryptocurrency keys, Ripple is using Chainlink's data feeds to enhance RLUSD stablecoin in DeFi, and Backpack is expanding its crypto derivatives offerings with FTX EU acquisition.