Bakkt, the Bitcoin futures contract platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has partnered with an insurance broker to increase its coverage by an additional $500m. The company also announced the onboarding of 70 new institutional clients and the expansion of its loyalty program. Bakkt Increased Its Insurance Coverage Earlier today, Bakkt’s President Adam White shared...Read More
David Clifton was recently appointed Interim CEO of Bakkt by the board replacing previous CEO Mike Blandina who has only held the CEO position for less than four months. The move comes after Blandina replaced former CEO Kelly Loeffler during last December, as she opted to take a Senate seat for the state of Georgia....Read More
There is never a shortage of drama and speculation in the cryptocurrency world. Former Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler is now accused of insider trading. A lot of people are making good money during the novel coronavirus crisis. Former Bakkt CEO has Some Explaining to do Some may have done so due to insider information, including...Read More
Days after the significant volatility and Bitcoin price declines, Bitcoin Options trading volume on regulated exchanges sees record-breaking lows. While CME’s Options platform recently hit its all-time low level, Bakkt’s situation is even worse without any action for weeks. CME’s Bitcoin Options Volume ATL In the middle of March, the cryptocurrency market, along with most...Read More
The recent volatility in the global markets and the cryptocurrency markets has raised most trading volumes. Bitcoin options, for instance, reached a new all-time high yesterday. The futures market also saw a massive jump in the volume, as Binance Futures breaks its all-time high record. Bitcoin Options Volume Soars The past several days have been...Read More
The owner of Bakkt, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has agreed to acquire a leading provider of loyalty solutions for both consumers and merchants. Following the completion of the transaction, Bakkt intends to integrate it to its platform, thus expanding the services that it will provide to its clients. ICE To Acquire Bridge2 Solutions According to...Read More
As of yesterday, February 4th, 2020, a multi-billion-dollar turn of events has just taken place in the international headlines. According to a recent post by the Wall Street Journal, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Bitcoin futures trading platform Bakkt, has approached eBay with a purchase offer,...Read More
Ethereum Futures might be the next significant product coming to the cryptocurrency scene, said the CFTC Charmain, Heath Tarbert. Furthermore, he expressed his hopes once again that the United States can lead the race for both digital assets and blockchain adoption. This aligns with Bakkt plans, as CryptoPotato reported this week. Ethereum Futures Coming Soon? Bitcoin...Read More
The last week of trading has undoubtedly been a successful one for Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency market. BTC’s price gained more than $1,100, charting an increase upwards of 13% in the past seven days alone. Despite the few ups and downs, the price seems to be comfortable above $9,400. Interestingly enough, Bitcoin is trading...Read More
Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform for institutions, had caused a lot of positive noise before its actual launch in mid-2019. The platform is backed by ICE, and since its launch, there is a constant growth in its daily reported traded volume. It had crossed the benchmark of 6,000 delivered Bakkt Bitcoin Futures. Those are...Read More
Kelly Loeffler, the former CEO of Bakkt, has recently taken a seat in the U.S. Senate for the state of Georgia. Reports have it, though, that she is also assigned to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee with the CFTC. Given that her husband is the CEO of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), this could raise...Read More
The last five years have been a test phase for bitcoin derivatives, which began tentatively when Bitmex eased into life in 2014. Now, as the cryptoconomy prepares to enter a new decade, derivatives products will play a pivotal role in price discovery. 2020 will be a big year for bitcoin and for the futures markets...Read More
Bitcoin price could hit $100,000 in three years, according to an analyst. | Source: Shutterstock.com Dave the Wave tells CCN that he sees $100,000 by late 2022 as long-term bitcoin target. The analyst previously predicted BTC’s bottom in the $6ks. The same parabolic line since 2011 has remained in tact through the years, indicating a...Read More
Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has recently appointed a new CEO as Kelly Loeffler stepped down. The former CPO of the company, Mike Blandina, will take her role, and, at the same time, the former COO, Adam White, will serve as President. New CEO and President of Bakkt Bakkt...Read More
The week is drawing to a close with Bitcoin back above $7,000 which keeps it consolidating as the bulls and bears battle it out. Long term trend lines are holding as is strong support but those are not the only reasons why the next bull run could be imminent.Bitcoin Holds Major SupportSince its big mid-week...Read More
Bitcoin volatility makes a stunning return. The “extreme fear” countertrade is back on the table. Bakkt futures record all-time highs. Bitcoin’s recent rise has sparked new hopes for BTC just in time for the holidays. Here are several signs that may indicate a Santa Claus rally is on its way. Bitcoin has been anything but...Read More
As the BTC/USD quotation updated the lowest level since May of this year, institutional investors were in a rush to benefit from the cheap Bitcoin price. On Bakkt, the trading volume of Bitcoin futures surged to $47 million on Wednesday. Bakkt’s Surging Volume Suggest Investors’ Interest in Cheap Bitcoin Crypto analysts have voiced various predictions...Read More
The past three days have been an absolute whirlwind for Bitcoin, with the price of the leading cryptocurrency whipping between $7,150, $6,400, and everywhere in between, seemingly without rhyme or reason.Related Reading: Goldbug Peter Schiff Calls For Bitcoin To Close 2019 at A LossThis latest bout of volatility hasn’t gone unnoticed. Institutions trading cryptocurrencies have...Read More
During the most recent slide in Bitcoin (BTC) prices, futures markets caught fire. The Bakkt physical delivery exchange has now reported a new record high in open interest on the platform. Bakkt Open Interest Signals Rapid Funds Inflow Bakkt futures allow for betting both on the upside and the downside of BTC. Now, a bearish...Read More
These days bitcoin and a variety of other digital assets are now being traded as funds and traditional equity holdings. The landscape of crypto investment vehicles has changed significantly as institutional and retail investors don’t need direct exposure to cryptocurrencies in order to invest in this technology. Also Read: Gocrypto SLP Token Starts Trading on...Read More
According to recent reports, France just got a new crypto fund, known as Napoleon Bitcoin Fund, which consists purely out of cryptocurrency. Napoleon Bitcoin Fund Launches According to a recent publication by France’s Les Echos, the country recently got its first fully regulated crypto fund, dubbed ‘Napoleon Bitcoin Fund.’ The fund was created by a...Read More
Bakkt has launched two new regulated bitcoin derivatives products. Within hours of launch, Bakkt announced that over 1,000 futures contracts had been traded in Asia. The platform now offers four types of regulated bitcoin derivatives products: monthly and daily physically delivered bitcoin futures, cash settled bitcoin futures, and options on monthly bitcoin futures. Also read:...Read More
Earlier we reported Bakkt launching USD cash-settled Bitcoin Futures on the ICE futures platform. The ICE Singapore platform has seen great records since this launch. The platform traded over 1,000 Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Cash Settled Futures contracts since the launch. The Bakkt team took to twitter to announce this exciting news. The ICE Futures platform...Read More
Around $6 billion has been dumped out of crypto markets over the past few hours as the bears return again. Coincidentally it has happened again, right after Bakkt launched more institutional investment products for Bitcoin.Bitcoin Barrels Towards $7kBTC charts were looking positive during late trading yesterday but the Asian session changed all of that. A...Read More
It appears that the digital currency community has very much fallen out of love with the Bakkt platform. Prior to its launch, the ICE-backed Bitcoin futures platform was heralded as one of the most positive development for digital currency.However, less than three months later, as the platform is busy launching more Bitcoin derivatives, people have...Read More
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the Bakkt Exchange, is launching two derivatives products for its clients. Institutional investors in the U.S. will now be able to access Bitcoin Monthly Options, while Singaporeans will have access to cash settled futures. Options are a type of derivative contract that provides additional possibilities for exposure to a...Read More
Bakkt Bitcoin Cash Settled Monthly Futures will be settled against physically delivered Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Monthly Futures contract from December 9, 2019. The Intercontinental Exchange will roll out two trading options Bitcoin (USD) Options and Bitcoin (USD) Cash Settled Monthly Futures. Bakkt will be big for being the first platform to offer futures settled in...Read More
In an incredible and slightly confounding turn of events, Bakkt’s bitcoin Futures volume has soared as much as 796% to a new all-time high (ATH). This is a far cry from previous volumes and a bullish sign of revival for Bakkt following its lackluster beginnings. Launching some two weeks ago, Bakkt day one performance showcased...Read More
As bitcoin price remains in its range-bound channel, other indicators are slowly turning bullish for the king of crypto. BTC has held on to five figures as we begin the weekend and bigger things could be in store as open interest mounts up. Binance and BitMEX Building Up Bitcoin Looking at on-chain flows for the...Read More
Bakkt picked a tough day to begin securing assets, but it’s still been on bitcoin’s highlight reel in 2019. | Source: Shutterstock Bakkt has been hailed as the leading catalyst for the bitcoin market this year, while visions of institutional capital danced in the crypto community’s collective heads. Today the bitcoin futures exchange made one giant...Read More
