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.
Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD)計劃在未來幾個月內在美國和歐洲推出數字貨幣期貨，並應遵循Bitstamp Ltd. 2億美元收購完成，Bitstamp Ltd.總部設在盧森堡，是一家加密貨幣交易所。
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.
根據知情人士透露的消息，據Bloomberg報道，該舉動計劃在2億美元收購Bitstamp Ltd.之後推出，Bitstamp Ltd.是一家總部位於盧森堡的加密貨幣交易所，預計明年完成。
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的許可證，Robinhood旨在在歐洲提供比特幣和其他加密貨幣的永久期貨合約。在美國，該平台正在探索引入基於CME的比特幣（CRYPTO:BTC）和以太坊（CRYPTO:ETH）期貨合約。
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.
然而，Robinhood的一位發言人表示沒有 "即將推出這些產品的計劃"，指出討論正在進行中，最終決定尚未做出。
Crypto derivatives represent a significantly larger market compared to the spot market globally.
全球而言，加密貨幣衍生品市場比現貨市場大得多。
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報道，五月，中心化交易所的現貨交易量爲1.57萬億美元，而期貨交易量激增至3.69萬億美元。
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還讀: 德國政府又出售了價值1700萬美元的比特幣
Why It Matters: The demand for futures has grown, particularly following the approval of US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds earlier this year.
特別是在今年早些時候美國比特幣交易所交易基金獲批准之後，對期貨合約的需求增長。
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.
儘管證券交易委員會發出了威爾斯通知，提示可能會對Robinhood採取執法行動，但該公司一直在積極擴大其加密貨幣策略。
In June, Robinhood announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp, with the deal anticipated to close in the first half of 2025.
今年6月，Robinhood宣佈同意收購Bitstamp，並預計該交易將在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.
早些時候，在三月，該公司收購了Marex FCM，獲得了在美國提供期貨交易的必要許可證。
Currently, Coinbase Global Inc., (NASDAQ:COIN) the largest U.S. crypto exchange, already provides derivatives trading.
當前，美國最大的加密貨幣交易所Coinbase Global Inc.（NASDAQ:COIN）已經提供衍生品交易。
Robinhood's potential entry into the crypto futures market highlights its commitment to broadening its financial offerings despite regulatory challenges.
Robinhood進入加密貨幣期貨市場的潛力凸顯了其在擴大金融業務上的承諾，儘管面臨監管挑戰。
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.
接下來，這些發展及其對加密貨幣市場的影響將是Benzinga未來數字資產事件上的主要話題，時間是11月19日。
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