Andreas M. Antonopoulos is probably the most recognizable figure when it comes to Bitcoin. But he also is, and I bet you didn't know that, part of a committee in CME, or Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Why is that important? Because starting December 10th, which is tomorrow, and December 31st, CME will trade Bitcoin futures. This event was touted by many analysts as being at the core of the recent price surge in Bitcoin.
So, I took 10 minutes and watched this video and I think you should watch it too, at least to know the implications for the market at a higher level.
Here are the blurbs:
- futures trading will be made by using two prices: spot and point prices
- how do you select exchanges for price feeds? Well, one condition is for them to have transaction fees, otherwise they'll pump price through wash trades
- if BTC price changes more than 7% Bitcoin futures trading will cease. At today's situation, it will cease 3 times a day
- who's going to short Bitcoin? Probably miners. This is a good thing, because right now nobody can short Bitcoin. It may provide some cushion for regular investors too,
- futures may bring volume to Bitcoin. A lot of volume.
Also, if you don't know, there is a recent trend about donating Bitcoins to Antonopoulos, which resulted in more than $1,6 millions received so far. So, if you liked the video above and have some disposable Bitcoin, you should definitely send it to his Bitcoin address.
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That was super-interesting but you said it all in 2 phrases :-)
this will help crypto go main stream.
@dragosroua I would like nothing more than Bitcoin to take OFF and leave the CME in the DUST !!
Ceasing future trade if more than 7% change in BTC value, seems like prudent policy to me...I guess we will see tomorrow what future unfolds:)
CME is not Wall Street. Well that makes me feel better.
Very informative, I hadn't heard what he thought about it all yet, and it's great to know that he's on the advisory board for the CME
Tip coming your way!
Cg
Thanks for the tip, appreciate it :)
My pleasure, this article made my morning :-)
Cg
bitcoin is the future. Lot of people have millionaire now. I will definitely think about your suggestion regarding Antonopoulos. Thanks a lot @dragosroua for sharing interesting stuff. Keep posting about cryptocurrency and Stay Blessed!
excellent video sharing
thanks for sharing
i think, life time support for bitcoin.... very nice video. upvoted
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Lets see how close your predictions are .. :)
Thanks for the detailed analysis. .
great analysis in bitcoin. good talking in video at the bitcoin crypto.i like your post..... i followed you and upvoted
Very interesting. Do you know what time-frame we're talking about for the 7% trading shut-downs? It seems essential to know the precise criteria for when it will stop and restart.
i think people will start moving to alternate currencies now...... last 2 days market already started showing the movement now i think its the best time to convert bitcoin to other currencies
$1,6 millions, am I too poor or is this a great amount of money already? I mean, why would he still accept donations since many of us will not earn in their entire life that amount of money...
adding it to watch later playlist need to watch this one carefully have no idea about this one