The Breakdown The Great Bitcoin Market Upsizing
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Jan 16, 2025 Discover how institutional demand is reshaping the Bitcoin market, with projections for 2025. Uncover the intense competition in Bitcoin options trading and the emergence of significant players like Swiss crypto bank Signum. Learn about the evolving landscape in Bitcoin lending and how companies are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as part of their strategies. Explore regulatory impacts and innovations among smaller exchanges as they navigate an ever-changing environment. It's a fascinating dive into the future of cryptocurrency!
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Market Upsizing Due to Institutional Adoption
- Institutional adoption is driving significant growth in Bitcoin and crypto markets.
- This growth will likely necessitate market upsizing to accommodate larger players.
Rapid Growth of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Options
- BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options, launched in late 2024, quickly grew to half the size of Deribit's.
- This suggests significant new investor interest rather than a platform shift.
Deribit CEO Unconcerned About iBit Competition
- Deribit's CEO, Luke Stryer, isn't worried about iBit competition.
- He sees iBit as additive, bringing new US retail investors to the market.