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New Cryptocurrency Futures Added to CFTC Commitment of Traders Data


Background: Coinbase Expands Futures Offerings with LMX Labs Acquisition
In January 2022, Coinbase strategically acquired LMX Labs LLC, paving the way for the launch of innovative cryptocurrency futures products. These futures, which have been actively tracked by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Commitments of Traders (COT) report since late 2024, offer investors new avenues to engage with the crypto market. By utilizing CFTC COT data, Coinbase ensures that these futures are transparently monitored and reported on a weekly basis, enhancing market credibility and regulatory compliance.

The Update: New Futures offerings as of December 2024
Since December 2024, the COT report has expanded to include futures data for a diverse range of cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin Cash (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Polkadot (DOT), Steller (XLM), Shibu Inu (SHIB), Chainlink (LNK), Avalanche (AVAL), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). This expansion is a significant milestone in the maturation of the crypto derivatives market, as it provides unprecedented visibility into open interest and trader positioning for these digital assets. Understanding trader sentiment and positioning is crucial for market participants, as it can inform investment strategies, risk management, and market predictions, ultimately contributing to a more informed and stable trading environment. As it stands right now, there are no dealers with positioning in the new futures products; dealers still only hold positions at the CME. But we will track what developments unfold in 2025!

CFTC Data Available via our API
Cryptodatadownload.com has seamlessly integrated this newly available COT data into its comprehensive APIto ensure that users have access to the latest weekly reports. By automatically capturing and disseminating this data, Cryptodatadownload empowers traders, analysts, and financial institutions with the tools they need to leverage detailed positioning insights. This integration not only enhances the usability of COT data but also supports the broader adoption of sophisticated trading strategies in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.




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THE PERFORMANCE OF TRADING SYSTEMS IS BASED ON THE USE OF COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM LOGIC. IT IS HYPOTHETICAL. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMER. CFTC RULE 4.41: HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN. U.S. GOVERNMENT REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION. FUTURES AND OPTIONS TRADING HAS LARGE POTENTIAL REWARDS, BUT ALSO LARGE POTENTIAL RISK. YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THE RISKS AND BE WILLING TO ACCEPT THEM IN ORDER TO INVEST IN THE FUTURES AND OPTIONS MARKETS. DON’T TRADE WITH MONEY YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE. THIS IS NEITHER A SOLICITATION NOR AN OFFER TO BUY/SELL FUTURES OR OPTIONS. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE DISCUSSED ON THIS WEBSITE. THE PAST PERFORMANCE OF ANY TRADING SYSTEM OR METHODOLOGY IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

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