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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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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Some of the best MT5 custom indicators like Atomic Analyst and Atbot provide accurate, non-lagging signals essential for timely trading decisions.

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 (MT5) truly shines by empowering users to develop their own 

, allowing for a more personalized trading experience beyond the standard tools. These unique indicators provide traders with the flexibility and precision they need in order to analyze the markets effectively. 

This article looks at some of the top MT5 custom indicators you can use to enhance your crypto trading journey. From Atomic Analyst to Trend Screener Pro, you’ll learn how these innovative tools can help you make smarter, quicker and more educated decisions in the high-speed crypto market.

 created for the MetaTrader 5 platform that let traders tailor their technical analysis to match specific strategies. Unlike standard price-based indicators, these custom tools allow users to incorporate additional data and unique calculations, giving them more flexibility and precision in their market analysis.

The MT5 platform offers a variety of custom indicators that go beyond the standard set of built-in indicators and oscillators. Traders can either create their own custom indicators using the MQL5 programming language, or download pre-made ones from the official MetaTrader 5 website.

Custom indicators on MetaTrader 5 allow traders to fine-tune their strategies with precision. You can design indicators that match your specific trading style and 

 with market conditions, incorporating unique calculations and visualizations beyond what's available with standard tools. For instance, you could create a momentum indicator that blends 

 to help you spot strong trends. These custom indicators also let you extend the functionality of built-in ones, such as modifying 

 (MAs) to add features like dynamic smoothing or multi-color signals. Combining multiple indicators such as ADX, 

 into one can give you a cleaner, more streamlined chart.

Custom indicators also allow for thorough backtesting and optimization. You can test them on historical data to fine-tune parameters and improve performance, tailoring the indicator to specific market conditions. For instance, you can optimize an overbought/oversold oscillator to help reduce false signals in a ranging market. MT5 custom indicators can incorporate external data sources, blending 

, news sentiment or order flow. This flexibility can enhance your analysis, for instance by creating an indicator that plots the correlation between a stock and its related ETF or sector.

Lastly, you can develop unique trading signals with custom indicators. Combining multiple data points and conditions can help you create precise entry and exit signals not found in standard indicators. For example, an indicator could pinpoint support and resistance levels using Fibonacci retracements, volume profile and order flow, helping you make more calculated trading decisions.

Best MT5 Custom Indicators to Level Up Your MT5 Crypto Trading

MT5 offers a variety of indicators with features that can help traders navigate the complexities of crypto trading. These MT5-specific custom indicators use real-time data and advanced analysis tools to give traders an edge in a constantly shifting market.

Atomic Analyst is a powerful price action indicator designed for MT5 that uses price strength and momentum to enhance trading decisions. It features advanced AI filtering to eliminate noise and false signals, making it especially effective in the volatile crypto market. 

This indicator provides clear entry and exit signals through color-coded candles and arrows, ensuring traders can act swiftly. Its non-repainting, non-lagging attributes are crucial for crypto traders, who rely on timely and accurate signals to navigate rapid price fluctuations and capitalize on short-term opportunities. This combination of features makes Atomic Analyst a great choice for both novice and experienced crypto traders.

The Atbot MT5 indicator generates buy and sell signals for crypto trading by integrating technical analysis tools, such as simple moving average (

 candles to enhance signal accuracy. Atbot’s non-repainting, non-lagging and non-redrawing nature ensures that the signals provided by the indicator remain consistent and timely. These features are an invaluable tool in the highly volatile crypto market, where traders need to act swiftly on accurate signals to capitalize on short-term opportunities and manage risk effectively.

The Smart Price Action Concepts indicator is a powerful all-in-one MT5 tool that combines over 20 advanced trading tools and strategies into a single comprehensive solution. It leverages sophisticated concepts like Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) analysis to help traders identify key market structures, order blocks, supply and demand zones and potential reversal points.

The indicator is non-repainting, non-redrawing and non-lagging in nature, which makes it particularly well-suited for the volatile and fast-paced crypto market. Its capacity to analyze market structure across multiple time frames — and to provide alerts for important events like breakouts and changes in momentum — further enhances its effectiveness in the crypto space.

The Supply and Demand Order Blocks indicator is a sophisticated tool that identifies crucial supply and demand zones, based on Smart Money Concepts, a fundamental principle in forex technical analysis. It employs a clever algorithm combining Breakout of Structure (BoS) and Fair Value Gap (FVG) components to pinpoint potential order blocks, in which institutional traders leave significant footprints.

Applied to crypto trading, these blocks highlight areas where large traders have placed orders, indicating potential 

. Traders use these zones to anticipate price movements and make informed entry or exit decisions.The high volatility and liquidity of crypto markets make these blocks crucial for predicting price reversals and 

, providing a strategic edge in trading decisions.

Trend Screener Pro is an advanced MT5 indicator designed to analyze market trends by using fuzzy logic and multiple trading strategies. It provides clear buy and sell signals, as well as breakout and reversal signals, making it highly effective for crypto trading.

The indicator’s comprehensive features enhance trading precision and enable effective risk management, making it a valuable tool for both novice and experienced traders. Its ability to screen trends across various time frames gives crypto traders a comprehensive view of market conditions, enabling timely and informed trading decisions in potentially turbulent markets.

FX Power MT5 NG is an advanced currency strength meter designed for trading (including cryptocurrencies). It analyzes the strength of various currencies in real time, allowing traders to identify strong and weak currencies effectively. The indicator features customizable analysis periods and provides consistent results across different brokers, ensuring reliability.

For crypto trading, it provides real-time strength analysis to help traders spot assets that are gaining or losing strength. This ability to compare short- and long-term currency strength enables traders to make data-backed decisions based on market trends. The indicator's real-time calculations and alert options make it valuable for crypto traders seeking to optimize their trading strategies and respond quickly to market changes.

The Heikin-Ashi Smoothed indicator is an advanced technical tool that combines the principles of Heikin-Ashi candlesticks with a smoothing technique. It calculates each candle based on the average of the previous candles' open, close, high and low prices, providing a smoother representation of price movements and showing the underlying trend more clearly.

The Heikin-Ashi Smoothed is particularly useful for identifying clear trends and reducing false signals. Its ability to filter out market noise and clearly highlight underlying trend direction makes it easy for crypto traders to accurately pinpoint entry and exit points. Also, the indicator can be adjusted with different moving averages to suit various trading strategies and market conditions.

The ICT KillZone indicator pinpoints key time frames in trading sessions that are marked by heightened market activity and potential opportunities. It specifically highlights important periods like the Asian, London and New York sessions — referred to as kill zones — where trading volumes are typically higher, and price movements are more dynamic.

During these kill zones, the market often experiences greater volatility, which translates into more trading opportunities. This is especially important in crypto trading, where swift and significant price changes are common. The KillZone indicator helps traders identify the best moments to enter or exit trades during these busy periods. Focusing on these high-activity times positions traders to better align with market trends, avoid overtrading and make more strategic decisions. This approach can enhance trading precision and improve overall trading success.

The Trade Assistant is a versatile tool for MetaTrader that brings together signals from three key indicators: the stochastic oscillator, the RSI indicator and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) indicator. It analyzes data across various time frames, from just one minute to a full month, in order to provide a well-rounded view of market trends.

This indicator works by combining the insights from these oscillators to generate buy and sell signals, helping traders see the overall market trend and spot potential opportunities by aligning signals from different time frames. For the fast-moving and often unpredictable crypto market, this comprehensive approach is invaluable. When all indicators agree on a trend, the Trade Assistant helps traders make more confident decisions and reduces the chances of acting on false signals. This can significantly enhance trading strategies and improve decision-making.

The CCI Arrows indicator simplifies crypto trading by generating clear buy and sell signals based on the Commodity Channel Index (CCI). When the CCI crosses above +100, the indicator displays blue arrows to signal a potential upward trend. Conversely, red arrows appear when the CCI falls below −100, indicating a possible downtrend.

This straightforward visual system helps traders quickly identify trading opportunities without sifting through complex data. In the fast-moving crypto market, where timely decisions are crucial, the CCI Arrows indicator’s real-time signals are especially valuable. With minimal lag and high accuracy, it provides a reliable foundation for entering and exiting trades, and customizable alerts keep traders informed of new signals, ensuring quick action.

The BB MACD combines two well-known tools — 

 and moving average convergence divergence (MACD) — in order to offer valuable insights into both market trend strength and direction. Bollinger Bands consist of a middle band (typically a 20-period simple moving average) and two outer bands that widen or narrow based on market volatility. The MACD, a momentum indicator, tracks the relationship between two moving averages, signaling trends with a line, signal line and histogram.

The BB MACD is particularly effective for spotting buy and sell opportunities. A buy signal is triggered when the MACD crosses above the upper Bollinger Band, while a sell signal occurs when it dips below the lower band. This dual-indicator approach helps traders identify trend shifts and market momentum, making it an essential tool for crypto traders looking to fine-tune their entry and exit strategies.

The Trend Catcher with Alert is a flexible technical indicator that helps traders spot market trends and find entry and exit points. It adjusts to market shifts, visually displaying trend directions: green candles signal a bullish trend, while red candles indicate a bearish one. This clarity is especially valuable in the fast-moving crypto market, where trends can change quickly.

Traders can customize the indicator’s settings, adjusting its sensitivity and the types of alerts they receive in order to match their strategies. It also doubles as a trailing-stop mechanism, locking in profits while letting trades run as long as the trend continues. Meanwhile, the real-time alerts make it easier to react promptly to market movements, improving decision-making and trade execution.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5) custom indicators give traders a powerful way to personalize their crypto trading strategies, offering greater flexibility and precision than standard tools. Whether you’re using advanced price action filters or combining multiple indicators, these custom tools help you refine your approach, enhance performance and generate unique trading signals. Tools such as Atomic Analyst, Atbot and Trend Screener Pro are designed to help you navigate the volatile crypto market, identify trends and make well-informed trading decisions, regardless of where you are in your trading journey.

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