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 

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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. 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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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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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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What are the key differences between crypto credit cards and crypto debit cards? Find out in detail in this article. 

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As you approach your available crypto credit and debit card options, it’s important to know the crucial differences between the two financial products. Each type of card will help modern traders like you live flexibly, but they are not identical tools. A rich understanding of crypto cards will help you decide whether to add any of today’s 

Crypto credit cards are a stellar type of financial tool that turns the idea of traditional credit cards on its ear. Most importantly, crypto credit cards give rewards in cryptocurrency.

Suppose you like to earn rewards from credit cards. If you are comfortable with doing that in a sound manner — one that does not put dents in your ability to enjoy a nice credit line — you may find crypto credit cards quite appealing.

Crypto credit cards have grown in popularity as everyday consumers look for ways to get into cryptocurrency.

Crucially, crypto credit cards are quite different from typical credit cards. They let you pay using your credit line in fiat currency and earn rewards in popular cryptocurrencies.

Naturally, like all classes of financial products, some crypto credit cards are better than others. You can find some that, alongside your crypto rewards, also give you cash back and other credit card rewards that you would find with traditional credit cards.

Of course, when you choose crypto credit cards issued on the Visa or Mastercard payment processing network, you receive the many features, benefits and protections that come with those brands.

This space will continue to grow as cryptocurrencies evolve, and it will be interesting to see the level of value credit companies offer traders in the coming years.

If you’re still on the fence about whether to get a crypto credit card, you might want to take a look at all the good reasons to bring one or two into your life.

Looking for a way to earn some free crypto? Well, applying for a crypto credit card is one way to do so. When you pay for things with a crypto credit card, you’ll be rewarded with crypto rewards such as 

 or any other cryptocurrency the card is tied to. Most crypto cards offer a fixed rate on purchases, but you can also earn bonus rewards for certain purchases, just like a normal credit card.

Assume the scenario where you have a crypto credit card that earns you 2% crypto rewards on groceries and you have chosen to pay with Bitcoin. Making a $100 purchase at a supermarket will earn you $2 worth of Bitcoin. And the best part is, you won’t have to worry about paying exchange fees just for your rewards to be turned into cryptocurrency.

Convenient Way to Begin Your Crypto Journey

If you are a crypto beginner, then you may be wondering how to even buy your first coin. Crypto credit cards can be the easiest answer. Essentially, crypto credit cards pay you cryptocurrency, incrementally, when you shop using your card.

Most methods of acquiring crypto require multiple steps. You have to first pick a reliable and secure exchange. Next, you will need to create and verify your account. Of course, you will then have to transfer fiat currency into the account to place an order. Some exchanges reliably deliver instant deposits after you place a purchase order. Others can make you wait hours or days. Once you’ve successfully made the purchase, you will then have to select a trustworthy crypto wallet to store your assets. With so many steps involved, it can be quite overwhelming for someone who is just starting out in crypto. 

A good crypto credit card will let you skip some of those steps. Subsequently, you’ll save time on obtaining your first crypto coins. Remember, crypto credit cards are a 21st-century improvement on credit card rewards programs. So, when you use one, you aren’t arduously buying crypto. You’re conveniently piling it up by making normal purchases and paying off your credit card balance every month.

Of course, while there may be great perks to having a crypto credit card, there are also some downsides to having one. 

Crypto Credit Cards Have a Limitation Problem

As crypto credit cards are still relatively new financial tools, they have a couple of limits you should be aware of.

First, you should not not expect to see quite as many cards offering crypto rewards as you'll find with traditional reward programs. Second, do not go into a crypto credit card deal expecting to select from the thousands of cryptocurrencies via its rewards program. Most crypto credit cards' rewards programs only let you pick from several of the most popular coins.

Of course, each of these limits will become less significant as crypto credit cards gain a bigger footprint in the marketplace.

Volatility Is an Issue for Crypto Credit Cards

 in cryptocurrency is traded daily worldwide. That volume allows plenty of opportunity for prices to rise and plummet.

Due to this volatility, you may feel uncomfortable about the value of your program's rewards. With traditional credit cards that offer points, for example, you know that your points usually hold their value until you use them or they expire. On the other hand, popularly traded crypto coins can lose or gain value constantly.

This disadvantage of crypto credit cards is not likely to change because volatility is simply a feature of the crypto trading marketplace. As you grow comfortable with the potential ups and downs of cryptocurrency value, this aspect of crypto credit cards should become less important.

Crypto debit cards are a convenient method of paying for goods and services with cryptocurrency. While other payment formats require a time-consuming conversion into fiat currency, a crypto debit card enables instant transactions worldwide.

With crypto debit cards, you are not earning cryptocurrency; you are spending it.

This important tool needed to come into existence because it was simply too difficult to make common purchases in crypto. As you likely know, most vendors just don’t accept crypto payments. That is a hassle, but crypto debit cards largely solve this problem.

Critically, this innovation lets you instantly convert your chosen cryptocurrency into fiat currency for electronic payments. Still, you should not view crypto debit cards as nearly identical to a traditional debit card attached to a checking account.

Crypto debit cards are more like prepaid debit cards. In short, you have to pre-load crypto debit cards with cryptocurrency. Clearly, these cards provide flexibility, but you need to be aware of potential drawbacks.

Watching new, agile providers expand the marketplace of crypto debit cards will be fun as crypto and web3 grow.

Still unsure of whether to get a crypto debit card? Well, there are certainly worthwhile reasons to consider one. 

Most Versatile Tool for Turning Crypto Into Fiat Currency for Payments

You gain on-demand access to the value stored in electronic currency through crypto debit cards. Now, with crypto debit cards, you can actually spend your stateless money on your daily purchases. You see, a top-notch, secure crypto debit card fully optimizes cryptocurrency's portability for you. When necessary, you can convert your crypto into different fiat currencies on transactions that occur minutes apart, too.

Crypto Debit Cards Worth Your Consideration Offer Additional Features

Some crypto debit cards are vanilla, and a select few are flavored with delightful features. You should seek the latter as you weigh appropriate crypto debit cards.

Top-shelf features you can find among crypto debit cards include account security, rewards programs and a customer-care level that makes you feel like your happiness is a large corporation's only concern. Some of the rewards programs include unique offers and special experiences.

Like all things, crypto debit cards feature disadvantages, too.

Only a Handful of Crypto Debit Cards May Be Worth Your Time

While basic crypto debit cards are commonplace, those that are actually worth your consideration are few as of early 2023. If you’re looking for extensive features and flexibility, you might be disappointed to find that some offerings in this space simply are not there yet.

Some Crypto Debit Cards Have Stark Security Issues

In addition to features and flexibility, you want highly reliable security. After all, you don't want to lose access to your crypto balance due to a breach. It can happen. Certainly, it 

Don't leave this up to fate, and don't assume that you have no options. Choose a crypto debit card from an expert developer of diverse financial tools for today's marketplace.

Crypto Credit Cards vs. Crypto Debit Cards

Now that we’ve gone through the types of crypto cards available, let’s take a look at the differences between crypto credit cards and crypto debit cards.

Whether you opt for a crypto credit card or a crypto debit card, your card will feature the logo of Visa or Mastercard. These are our global economy's two biggest payment processors, the only two with reach exceeding 200 countries and territories.

As such, you can reasonably expect to use either type of crypto card, whether you prefer credit or debit, anywhere you travel. Naturally, any crypto card with a Visa or Mastercard seal on it will also let you earn crypto rewards or pay with crypto when you shop with millions of online merchants, too.

Excellent Rewards Programs Available for Each Type of Crypto Card

While crypto card products make up a growing sector, you can already find rewards programs that deserve your attention among crypto credit cards 

 crypto debit cards. More rewards are available than crypto for your online wallet. These are loyalty programs that let you amass points and decide where to apply them.

Importantly, crypto debit cards with rewards programs are offered only by a few companies while crypto credit cards with rewards programs are offered by all companies that produce them.

Crypto Credit Cards Pay Using Fiat Currency, but Crypto Debit Cards Pay Directly With Crypto

Since each type of crypto card is used to pay for items through Visa or Mastercard, it's easy to assume that they spend the same kind of currency. In fact, crypto credit cards only spend fiat currency through your credit line. Meanwhile, crypto debit cards spend cryptocurrency that is instantly converted into the specific fiat currency necessary to complete a given transaction.

 between these two concepts. With crypto credit cards, you 

 crypto when you make fiat-backed credit purchases. Regarding crypto debit cards, you 

 from the crypto resources you attach to your card.

Only Crypto Debit Cards Are Available Without Credit Checks

If your current credit score makes you feel uneasy about even reading this sentence, you may want to select a crypto debit card over a crypto credit card. Earning a popular cryptocurrency through your credit card purchases sounds attractive, but that opportunity is only available to consumers who can meet a card issuer's credit check.

Please don't feel bad if your credit situation is awkward right now. Just focus on your ideal crypto card options. Credit ratings can be mended.

Meanwhile, you can enjoy a dynamic crypto debit card with a rewards program that will make you forget all about crypto credit cards. The right crypto debit card for your situation exists, and crypto debit cards never force you to hassle with credit checks.

Which Type of Crypto Card Should You Get?

As you weigh the advantages and disadvantages attached to this exploding financial-tool sector, you may feel unsure which way to go. Do you want to earn crypto rewards? Would you rather have instant access to easily spendable crypto?

Your answers to these questions will likely change as you grow through your trading journey.

Regardless, the best crypto card for beginners and experienced traders alike comes from Bybit. The 

 was launched in 2023 and delivers the richest set of features you will find among crypto debit cards. Highlights of Bybit’s exceptional crypto debit card include:

Note the outstanding security and the opportunity to earn loyalty rewards as you use crypto on your everyday purchases with the Bybit Card. Bybit created this modern spending tool with the goal to outshine other crypto debit cards.

 Plainly, it is a full-service provider of crypto financial products, which lets you confidently smooth some of the disadvantages of most crypto debit cards, making their entrant into the category unique and universally ideal.

Crypto cards offer attractive benefits. As an update of traditional credit cards, crypto credit cards reward you in cryptocurrency when you make purchases. Alternatively, crypto debit cards let you make your purchases in your chosen crypto, with some restrictions. Each type of crypto card comes with pros and cons, as do all financial tools. Now that you are fully informed about crypto credit cards and debit cards, you’re empowered to choose your ideal crypto card. If you’re looking to try out a crypto debit card, try the 

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