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Trade Statistics: Can a Market Be Due?

Trade Statistics: Can a Market Be Due?

October 27, 2021 by Frank Kaberna

Whether you prefer to buy something that’s up 100% or down on the year can say a lot about you as a trader. It’s the classic contrarian vs trend follower debate, and it’s playing out in spades among two of this decade’s most novel markets: cannabis and crypto.

How to Make Crude Oil Smaller

How to Make Crude Oil Smaller

October 21, 2021 by Frank Kaberna

This question can plague many attempting to act on what the data tells them, and it’s especially justified for volatile commodity markets like oil and natural gas. Thankfully, crude oil has been around for a while, and there’s enough data to both display an opportunity and measure the risk around it.

Bitcoin: Buy or Sell the Highs?

Bitcoin: Buy or Sell the Highs?

October 20, 2021 by Frank Kaberna

It’s time to sideline your opinions of crypto and take advantage of the unique opportunity in front of you. An asset class worth trillions of dollars has sprouted up and developed before traders’ very eyes.

The Nuances of WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications

The Nuances of WTI Crude Oil Contract Specifications

September 23, 2021 by Daniels Trading

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is a global leader in the trade of derivative products. One of the CME’s most popular offerings is West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. Listed as a standardized futures and options contract, WTI is the world’s benchmark for the trade of light sweet crude. For aspiring energy traders, understanding WTI… Read more.

Understanding CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin Futures Contract Specifications

Understanding CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin Futures Contract Specifications

September 21, 2021 by Daniels Trading

In addition to the crypto-cash markets, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) offers two distinct Bitcoin futures products: full-sized Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin futures. Each features a collection of unique advantages designed to cater to both institutional and retail crypto traders. Read on to learn more about how standardized CME Bitcoin and Micro Bitcoin futures can… Read more.

Are Micro Bitcoin Futures for You?

Are Micro Bitcoin Futures for You?

July 20, 2021 by Daniels Trading

The past two years have been big for cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC). Amid the epic COVID-19 era run-up in crypto values, Bitcoin futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) experienced an uptick in public interest. To broaden its Bitcoin offerings, CME Group launched Micro BTC futures in May 2021. CME Micro Bitcoin Futures: Form… Read more.

Is the Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contract the New Gold?

Is the Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Contract the New Gold?

July 15, 2021 by Daniels Trading

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re aware of the meteoric 2020-2021 rise of Bitcoin (BTC). In a little more than 12 months, BTC prices rallied from COVID-19 panic lows near $5,000 to early 2021 all-time highs just below $65,000. The spike in value was one of the biggest financial stories in recent history.… Read more.

What Are the Most Volatile Commodities in the World?

What Are the Most Volatile Commodities in the World?

October 1, 2020 by Daniels Trading

One of the key characteristics of the futures market is volatility. And, some of the most volatile futures products are based on commodities. The constant balancing of the supply-demand curve—as well as such factors as geopolitics, regulations, and currency values—can send prices directional in the blink of an eye. No matter if you’re trading metal,… Read more.

Market Spotlight: Bitcoin

Market Spotlight: Bitcoin

January 9, 2018 by Don DeBartolo

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange using cryptography to secure transactions, control creation, and verify transactions. The first such cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was introduced in 2009. In 2017, the exchanges launched a Bitcoin futures contract. The CBOE contract launched on Sunday, December 10, while the CME contract launched on Monday, December 18.

Infographic: The History of Bitcoin Explained

Infographic: The History of Bitcoin Explained

January 4, 2018 by Daniels Trading

You hear about it on the news. You see it all over the internet. Bitcoin. Its rise to fame has impressed financial experts and traders around the globe, but how did this elusive cryptocurrency suddenly become a household name? Check out this infographic to see the history of bitcoin explained.

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