Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report dives into macro events, the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

The U.S. presidential election is creating a volatility premium for options expiring after Nov 5, 2024. While longer-term volatility smiles have consistently favored out-of-the-money (OTM) calls, short-term options have recently mirrored this trend. This suggests that the decline in spot prices at the end of September hasn’t significantly dampened sentiment in the derivatives markets.

Please check out some of the report’s highlights.

Futures Activities Subdued After Month-End Expiration

Spot price volatility leading up to the Sep 27, 2024 futures expiration resulted in the highest trading volumes in futures contracts in over a month. This surge was primarily focused on BTC contracts, reflecting a trend we've seen throughout much of the market's recent history. The expiration of a substantial quarterly contract at the end of September caused a decline in open interest, as not all traders opted to roll their positions into later expirations. Consequently, futures activity is currently much lower compared to that in perpetual swap markets.

While the expiration of the September contract led to a significant drop in futures open interest, the effect on perpetual swap contract markets was comparatively mild. Although we observed a decline in perpetual open interest at the end of the month, this was likely due to the closure of long positions as spot prices retreated toward the lower end of their recent range. 

This shift halts an upward trend in open interest that had been approaching all-time highs, but it doesn’t indicate a major decline — especially considering the high trading volumes recorded over the last two days of the month.

BTC ATM Implied Volatility Falls Sharply Since Fed Rate Cut

Positioning in BTC options markets continues to be heavily influenced by the U.S. election narrative. This is most evident in the term structure, which indicates significantly higher volatility expectations following the election, while short-term options are trading at much lower levels. The rise in implied volatility for these shorter tenors contrasts with the recent decline in actual volatility, which has reached lows for the month as spot prices remain relatively stable. 

Over the past week, trade volumes have mirrored this shifting sentiment, showing similar activity in both puts and calls. However, neither trade volumes nor open interest levels have surpassed recent figures, reflecting the range-bound nature of BTC spot prices, which remain influenced by broader macroeconomic factors.

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Sui has made history as the first blockchain to adopt SCION, a secure alternative to the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which protects against Internet routing attacks.

The SPX index was up by 0.01%, with energy, technology, and financial sectors performing well, while consumer discretionary, staples, and communication services lagging. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also remained in focus. Coindesk Indices, an index measuring broader cryptocurrency market performance was down by 1.56%, with Bitcoin and Ether dropping by 2.48% and by 2.65%, respectively in the past 24 hours.

Today's top performer is W, which surged 10.1% following the launch of Wormholescan v2, featuring enhanced multichain data and developer tools.

Wormhole (W), launched in 2020, is a cross-chain protocol that facilitates communication and token transfers across over 30 blockchain networks. Originally a crypto bridge between Solana and Ethereum, it has expanded to include features like the Portal token bridge and messaging protocols, serving as a comprehensive platform for cross-chain interactions. 

, providing enhanced real-time multichain data for the Wormhole ecosystem. New features include token, chain, and protocol analysis, a governor dashboard, a dedicated analytics page, and a developer section with a VAA parser. Users can explore these updates at 

Check Out the Latest Prices, Charts, and Data of 

Sui has made history as the first blockchain to adopt SCION, a secure alternative to the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which protects against Internet routing attacks. SCION addresses security flaws in BGP that have led to significant problems on other networks by preventing malicious traffic rerouting. With SCION, Sui enhances network resilience, safeguards validators from hijacking and DDoS attacks, and boosts performance with reduced latency. This integration solidifies Sui's position as a top blockchain for secure, critical infrastructure applications, maintaining 100% uptime since launching its mainnet.

Yesterday, the total flow for BTC spot ETFs was -$39.2 million, with no flow for GBTC and a negative flow of $39.2 million for non-GBTC ETFs.

, allowing users to earn test XTM and Gems. To participate, users need to download the app via the provided link, install it, and mine tXTM to earn 25 Gems per 1 tXTM mined. More Gems lead to a larger Tari airdrop.

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Sui Integrates SCION to Pioneer Blockchain Security Against Internet Routing Attacks

Eigenpie (EGP) is the ETH liquid restaking platform on EigenLayer enabling ETH and LST holders to earn rewards from multiple protocols while maintaining liquidity through liquid restaking tokens (LRTs).

, token holders are required to lock away their tokens for a long time through the 

 (PoS) consensus mechanism on the platform. While this structure helps keep the network liquid and secure, it’s a bit rigid regarding capital efficiency.

To counter this limitation, liquid staking protocols such as 

, which allows staked ETH to be used for other 

 (DeFi) activities, earning token holders extra rewards by issuing liquid staking tokens (LSTs).

However, liquid staking only allows assets to be staked in a single PoS blockchain. This limitation has led to the development of 

. It allows you to use staked assets to secure and earn rewards from multiple protocols through the use of 

One of the liquid restaking protocols operating on EigenLayer is Eigenpie, which lets you stake your staked assets to node operators in exchange for LRTs so you can earn rewards.

Let's examine Eigenpie more closely to see how it’s shaping the liquid restacking narrative in the DeFi ecosystem.

Eigenpie is a liquid restaking protocol within the EigenLayer ecosystem that allows you to earn passive income from both Ethereum staking and EigenLayer restaking while maintaining your assets’ liquidity through the use of LRTs. 

 ecosystem, Eigenpie aims to provide more utility for ETH holders in line with the broader vision of EigenLayer via liquid restaking.

As a native ETH holder or liquid staking participant, you can deposit your assets on Eigenpie, which then restakes them to node validators on EigenLayer. The node validators will then use these assets to power new 

 (AVS) on EigenLayer, allowing you as a token holder to earn extra rewards while maintaining liquid positions. Eigenpie has integrated with various DeFi platforms that let you use your LRTs to explore other yield-earning DeFi opportunities while accumulating Eigenpie points that qualify you for the EGP 

EigenLayer is an Ethereum restaking protocol designed to enhance the capital efficiency of your staked ETH by restaking it across different protocols. As a support layer for the Ethereum network, EigenLayer has a set of node validators who temporarily stake assets and verify transactions securely. Users who delegate their tokens to these node validators receive LRTs, which earn them rewards without unlocking their staked positions.

EigenLayer operates a system of AVS that allows projects such as sidechains, 

 to connect to its liquid restaking token protocols in order to secure their platforms without running full nodes.

As a novel isolated liquid restaking platform of EigenLayer, Eigenpie’s distinctive features include the following.

Eigenpie offers an innovative approach to liquid restaking by offering isolated liquid restaking tokens exclusive to a particular ETH LST. This isolates the risk to only the specific token staked on Eigenpie, and not any other ETH LST’s performance. This feature not only ensures that liquid restaking on Eigenpie is security-focused, but also offers an optimal restaking experience, especially to risk-averse LST holders. Below is a chart with the isolated liquid restaking tokens available on Eigenpie.

Eigenpie also offers isolated native restaking in collaboration with 

, an open-source ETH staking network that uses 

 (SSV) technology to create a decentralized and secure environment for ETH staking by splitting a validator key into several keyshares, which are distributed to multiple nodes. The isolated native restaking feature on Eigenpie allows ETH holders to connect their ETH to the website and restake it through a simple user interface. Once it’s restaked, ETH holders receive egETH tokens that earn them 2x Eigenpie points, resulting in better yields over time.

Eigenpie Enterprise, a restaking feature on Eigenpie designed for institutional grade investors, 

 that are designed to accommodate different enterprises, depending upon their needs.

The first version allows enterprises to participate in native restaking, liquid restaking and DeFi protocols only within the Eigenpie ecosystem in order to reduce their risk of bad debt. Meanwhile, the second version enables institutions to expand their positions from their existing EigenLayer holdings into the Eigenpie Institution Node Delegator, which opens them to more DeFi opportunities since they can deposit their LRTs in their preferred DeFi platform.

Eigenpie Token (EGP) is the governance and reward-earning 

 on Eigenpie. It's designed to ensure the sustainability and long-term success of Eigenpie as a restaking platform. As an EGP holder, you can lock your tokens to receive vlEGP tokens (at a 1:1 ratio) that can then be used to participate in Eigenpie's governance, and to earn rewards for active participation in the ecosystem. 

 EGP has a total supply of 10 million tokens, distributed as shown below:

Eigenpie's airdrop is reserved for holders who accumulate Eigenpie points through user engagement, and for 

 users from Binance and OKX. To accumulate Eigenpie points, users need to remain active on the platform by depositing LSTs. In short, 1 ETH worth of LST deposits on the platform earns you one point per hour. You can also earn points through referral, whereby your additional points are proportionate to the points earned by your referee.

You can buy EGP on Bybit's Spot trading platform. The token is listed as the 

 trading pair. Trading EGP on Bybit's user-friendly terminal is fast and efficient, and comes with 24-hour multilingual customer support.

The liquid restaking concept in cryptocurrency continues to proliferate, since it provides capital-efficient utility for ETH holders. Since Eigenpie is a top protocol on EigenLayer, ETH and LST holders can leverage its features, such as isolated liquid restaking and native restaking, to earn additional passive income from their staked assets.

Furthermore, institutional enterprises can leverage Eigenpie’s platform to access a wide range of DeFi opportunities by using their staked assets. The protocol offers liquid restaking services, and is thus timely as investors continue to explore DeFi opportunities in the crypto market.

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Eigenpie (EGP): ETH Liquid Restaking Powered by EigenLayer

Mumu the Bull is a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain. Learn more about how it works in this article.

 are two of the most iconic. Of the two imposing quadrupeds used to describe general market trends, almost everyone hopes for a bull market, in which prices soar. The crypto project known as Mumu the Bull has taken this classic concept and turned it into a 

. By combining internet trends from around the globe, Mumu the Bull hopes to create the next big thing. Is Mumu the Bull popular right now, and will its price increase in the future? Explore this guide to find out.

 blockchain. Its marketing ties together cartoon animal imagery, similarly to 

, with crypto memes about bull markets. This coin is also known for its competition with the Bobo the Bear meme coin.

According to Mumu the Bull’s creators, the coin’s primary goals are to unite the crypto world by including references to several beloved memes within the crypto universe, and to encourage countless users to trade its coin. In addition to references to bull and bear markets, Mumu the Bull endeavors to capitalize on familiarity with Pepe the Frog meme coins. It uses similar art and occasionally includes cartoon frogs in its memes. Eventually, 

 it will be able to use these playful references to become "the meme coin to rule them all." 

Some crypto investors also believe that Mumu the Bull can function as a market sentiment tracker. Its creators have set up Mumu the Bull to compete with Bobo the Bear. Therefore, some users hope that they’ll be able to predict a bull-vs.-bear crypto market by considering which of the two cryptos has a higher price and/or trading volume.

The Mumu the Bull meme coin project is built on the Solana blockchain. Thus, instead of running its own ledger, it uses the underlying security of Solana to validate and track each transaction. While Solana handles the back end, Mumu the Bull's team is focused on promoting the token. They’ve created multiple social media sites, and spend a lot of time generating memes and artwork surrounding the coin. This allows them to get their coin into the public consciousness, so more crypto enthusiasts will be interested in buying it.

 that automatically removes 0.25% of tokens from the liquidity pool for each sale that’s made. This has resulted in a current total supply of 2.324 trillion tokens. Of the total supply, 95% has been allocated toward liquidity. These tokens quickly ended up being bought and sold on the open market. The remaining 5% of tokens were distributed to the Mumu the Bull team to compensate them for their work.

Initially, the MUMU token struggled to gain attention after its release, trading at roughly $0.000005. However, several months after its launch, Mumu the Bull took the crypto world by storm. Prices suddenly doubled, and then doubled again. By Jul 29, 2024, MUMU had reached an all-time high (ATH) of $0.00012. 

Despite a drop in price from its ATH, Mumu the Bull has still managed to retain popularity. MUMU is currently within the 

 by market cap and among the top 500 cryptocurrencies overall. Furthermore, MUMU’s 24-hour trading volume is $9.87 million (as of Oct 2, 2024), and its price is still up, roughly 1,257% from its ATL. 

This pricing history reveals a lot about the popularity of Mumu the Bull. Instead of following the trend of many meme coins, with a brief spike in interest followed by obscurity, Mumu the Bull has experienced a slow yet steady rise in trading. This coin has gone from an underrated novelty to an iconic meme coin in the 2024 market. Particularly when the market is dealing with bull conditions, Mumu the Bull is trading very well.

MUMU tokens are primarily available through 

 (DEXs). The creators of Mumu the Bull suggest that people purchase MUMU by purchasing Solana tokens, and then swapping Solana for MUMU tokens on a DEX. 

However, if you prefer a more convenient way to invest in MUMU, consider purchasing Mumu the Bull tokens as a Perpetual contract. To get started, you’ll first need to create a Bybit account, then fund it with cryptocurrency and navigate to the 

If you're looking for a diverse portfolio filled with meme coins, the MUMU token is a promising option. Its price is currently low enough that it's not overinflated, yet it's still seeing a lot of trading activity. Thanks to its proximity to the Pepe the Frog universe, Mumu the Bull seems likely to keep its audience interested for some time.

However, this probably isn't a meme coin that's going to turn anyone into a millionaire overnight. While it's performing reasonably well, nothing about the coin indicates an imminent drastic increase in value. It's likely to undergo both small price increases and decreases in the future. Due to the inherent volatility of meme coins, investors need to exercise some caution when purchasing Mumu the Bull. Never overextend yourself financially, and make sure you 

Ultimately, Mumu the Bull is a promising addition to the world of meme coins. By focusing on classic memes about market conditions, it's managed to attract an audience and increase its prices. However, Mumu the Bull has a lot of competition, so only time will tell if this token can become a top meme coin.

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Mumu the Bull (MUMU): A Symbol of the Bull Run Moovement

All About P2P Platforms

P2P HotSwap is a gateway for you to exchange fiat-to-crypto and vice versa without any fees & without any intermediaries intervention. Learn how does it work.

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In the world of DeFi trading, peer-to-peer (P2P) functionality is nothing new. Still, its inception has revolutionized the way we interact in the trading scene, enhancing accessibility, liquidity and user control and fostering a more inclusive financial ecosystem for cryptocurrencies. P2P facilitates crypto-to-fiat exchange (and vice versa) directly with a user, rather than via intermediaries such as spot exchanges. 

 has gained popularity particularly because it reduces transaction costs and increases flexibility, giving users greater control over their trades. With P2P, users can negotiate their desired trading terms, including prices, exchange preferences, preferred payment methods and more. 

Bybit P2P features an easy-to-use platform to help facilitate the direct buying, selling and exchanging of cryptocurrencies using fiat currencies at optimal, agreed-upon prices between buyers and sellers. As trading demand increases, Bybit continues to evolve, offering more competitive asset conversion with the recent launch of P2P HotSwap. 

P2P HotSwap is a new service on Bybit that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via the P2P trading platform. Compared to its predecessor (P2P Trading), P2P HotSwap allows users access to more advertisers and third-party liquidity providers, and ensures more competitive rates for stablecoin conversions and access to a wider range of crypto assets. 

P2P HotSwap utilizes a transparent interface for users and advertisers to gain a competitive advantage. Buyers can access timely payment and release of the crypto assets they want to exchange, while premium (verified) advertisers gain the priority to be recommended first. 

P2P HotSwap empowers users with superior control and flexibility over their trades for negotiating deals, choosing their preferred payment methods and setting their own prices. 

In addition, this new feature optimizes trading of popular cryptocurrencies by leveraging the collaborative capabilities of P2P advertisers and external liquidity providers. This enables users to enjoy a more customized experience by adapting their specific requirements and minimizing the need for disclosure of personal information to third parties.

Here are the supported cryptocurrencies: 

: The supported fiat currencies and coins listed above are only for reference. Availability is subject to change.

Following is an overview of how Bybit P2P HotSwap works.

Scenario: Buyer to buy BTC with local fiat (USD) using P2P HotSwap

 on the platform to place an order for XYZ tokens, using the preferred local currency (USD).

 to provide conversion quotations to convert USD into BTC.

, who may offer a better quote to convert their USD into BTC.

4. The converted BTC will then be deposited into 

Scenario: Selling coins for USDT via P2P HotSwap

, but the order creation time exceeds 15 minutes, the order will automatically be canceled. In such cases, the coin the buyer wants to sell will be converted into an equivalent stablecoin (USDT), based on the conversion rate, and returned to the buyer’s 

: The coins will not be converted into a stablecoin (USDT) if the buyer hasn't made the payment.

 wants to sell 1 BTC for 30,000 EUR and create an order at 4:OOPM UTC. The following are three possible scenarios.

 releases 1 BTC to them, the transaction is complete. 

 successfully sells their BTC for 30,000 EUR.

 doesn’t complete payment, and manually cancels the order at 4:20PM UTC (within the 30-minute time frame for the advertisement payment). 

 is credited with their original BTC upon cancellation.

 has completed the payment, and at 4:20PM UTC (order creation time exceeds 15 minutes), the BTC to sell will be converted into USDT, based on the conversion rate, and returned to 

How Does Bybit Recommend Advertisers to Buyers on P2P HotSwap?

Bybit will match the buyers and sellers with the closest preferences, depending upon the user's preferences or the filter set, to ensure efficient and transparent transactions. 

Following are some rules we suggest advertisers follow for a more seamless match:

How Is P2P HotSwap Different From Bybit P2P Trading? 

Both platforms serve the same purpose, which is to help users buy and sell coins directly without the intervention of an exchange, and at minimal to no cost. However, P2P HotSwap boasts a more diverse functionality by featuring a wider selection of P2P advertisers and third-party liquidity providers on its platform. Users can also enjoy a more competitive price quote provided by the sellers that fit their criteria. 

Here’s the difference between the two at one glance:

However, the price quotation on P2P HotSwap will be invalid when the spread between the order price and the current market price exceeds the specified spread range to ensure a  reasonable transaction price. If the quote becomes invalid, you can refresh the page to get a new one.

The allowable spread range of each coin is as follows:

: Bybit reserves the right to modify the spread range at their sole discretion. Keep yourself updated by regularly reviewing the latest version of the 

Should You Choose P2P Trading or P2P Swap for Blue-Chip Coins? 

If you choose coins to place an order directly from the P2P advertising list, you’ll be buying or selling coins directly from/to the advertiser. However, if you place an order through the 

 page, our system will compare advertiser’s quote with the price provided by P2P HotSwap. Then, the system will match you with a more favorable price under the same payment method, ensuring you get the most competitive price.

There are plenty of advantages when using P2P HotSwap. Following are some of the reasons you may want to choose to transact with this feature. 

We analyze advertisers’ and buyers’ preferences based on their set filters to match them for compatibility. Sellers and buyers with the most similar settings are matched for the best exchange of assets. These settings can include their preferred currency on which to exchange, price quotes, and advertiser’s or buyer’s profile verifications.

Buyers on Bybit P2P HotSwap have a wider selection of sellers that isn’t just limited to advertisers. External liquidity providers can utilize this service to sell crypto assets for local fiat currencies. Users can enjoy a more competitive conversion rate that matches their preference for an exchange of crypto assets. 

Bybit P2P HotSwap offers a more efficient infrastructure for buyers and sellers to exchange their assets with a transparent and fair conversion quote, whether a small or larger order quantity. It’s all based on your negotiation terms — without centralized parties' intervention. 

Hefty transaction fees deter some users from trading crypto, but P2P trading can bridge the gap. Since no intermediaries are involved, users who frequently trade can greatly benefit from setting their preferred trading terms. The use of direct peer-to-peer transactions helps reduce dependence on centralized authorities, thus allowing better trading customization and experience. 

Bybit P2P HotSwap is a state-of-the-art trading platform that offers traders these significant advantages with its easy-to-use, intuitive platform. Nevertheless, users need to do their due diligence to evaluate a buyer's or seller's credibility before committing to any transaction. 

Explained: What Is Bybit P2P HotSwap?

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