Robinhood Considers Expanding Into Cryptocurrency Futures Markets
Robinhood Considers Expanding Into Cryptocurrency Futures Markets
Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is contemplating the launch of cryptocurrency futures in both the U.S. and Europe in the coming months.
罗宾汉市场公司（纳斯达克股票代码：HOOD）正在考虑在未来几个月内在美国和欧洲推出加密货币期货。
What Happened: According to sources familiar with the matter, the move is planned to follow the completion of its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a Luxembourg-based crypto exchange, expected next year, Bloomberg reported.
发生了什么：彭博社报道，据熟悉此事的消息人士称，此举计划在预计于明年完成对总部位于卢森堡的加密货币交易所Bitstamp Ltd. 的2亿美元收购之后进行。
Leveraging Bitstamp's licenses, Robinhood aims to offer perpetual futures for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Europe. In the US, the platform is exploring the introduction of CME-based futures for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).
利用Bitstamp的许可证，Robinhood旨在为欧洲的比特币和其他加密货币提供永久期货。在美国，该平台正在探索推出基于CME的比特币（加密货币：BTC）和以太坊（加密货币：ETH）期货。
However, a Robinhood spokesperson indicated that there are "no imminent plans to launch these offerings," noting that discussions are ongoing and final decisions have not been made.
但是，Robinhood发言人表示，“没有即将推出这些产品的计划”，并指出讨论仍在进行中，尚未做出最终决定。
Crypto derivatives represent a significantly larger market compared to the spot market globally.
与全球现货市场相比，加密衍生品所代表的市场要大得多。
In May, centralized exchanges saw spot trading volumes of $1.57 trillion, while derivatives trading volumes soared to $3.69 trillion, as reported by crypto research firm CCData.
加密研究公司CCData报告称，5月，中心化交易所的现货交易量为1.57万亿美元，而衍生品交易量飙升至3.69万亿美元。
Also Read: German Government Sells Another $17M In Bitcoin
另请阅读：德国政府再出售1700万美元的比特币
Why It Matters: The demand for futures has grown, particularly following the approval of US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year.
为何重要：对期货的需求有所增长，尤其是在今年早些时候美国比特币交易所交易基金获得批准之后。
Despite a Wells notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission, suggesting a potential enforcement action against Robinhood, the company has been actively expanding its cryptocurrency strategy.
尽管美国证券交易委员会向富国银行发出通知，暗示可能对Robinhood采取执法行动，但该公司一直在积极扩大其加密货币战略。
In June, Robinhood announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp, with the deal anticipated to close in the first half of 2025.
6月，罗宾汉宣布同意收购Bitstamp，该交易预计将于2025年上半年完成。
Earlier, in March, the company acquired Marex FCM, securing the necessary license to offer futures in the US.
早些时候，该公司在3月份收购了Marex FCM，获得了在美国发行期货的必要许可。
Currently, Coinbase Global Inc., (NASDAQ:COIN) the largest U.S. crypto exchange, already provides derivatives trading.
目前，美国最大的加密货币交易所Coinbase Global Inc.（纳斯达克股票代码：COIN）已经提供衍生品交易。
Robinhood's potential entry into the crypto futures market highlights its commitment to broadening its financial offerings despite regulatory challenges.
尽管存在监管挑战，但Robinhood可能进入加密期货市场，这凸显了其对扩大其金融产品的承诺。
What's Next: These developments and their implications for the cryptocurrency market will be key topics at Benzinga's Future of Digital Assets event on Nov. 19.
下一步是什么：这些发展及其对加密货币市场的影响将成为11月19日Benzinga数字资产未来活动的关键话题。
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