Basis, which is the difference between the futures price and the spot price, is a key indicator of market sentiment and momentum. For crypto futures, a positive basis typically emerges during periods ...

The big question for bitcoin BTC $66,738.94 is whether the basis trade, an attempt to profit from the difference between the spot price and the futures market, will return if the Federal Reserve cuts ...

Markets are always hunting for the next big trade. In 2026, I believe the trade will be a new wrinkle on the traditional basis trades where investors go long Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs), ...

The strong demand for crypto-based ETFs brought new products, including a recently filed basis trade ETF for BTC and ETH. Defiance, one of the current ETF issuers, has filed with the US SEC for two ...

A deep dive into the basis trade, its systemic risks within the financial system, and the roles of hedge funds and the Treasury market. Examining the gap between cash and futures. People in Denmark ...

Treasury Department data does not reflect how much hedge funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands are dominating the so-called basis trade, according to a team at the Federal Reserve. Data from the U.S.

Hedge funds are piling into a risky trade that could lead to a rout in a sudden market downturn, the Bank of England warned Tuesday. In the so-called basis trade, hedge funds buy government ...

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