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Bitcoin is back into five figures, but will it hold this time? (Photo: CoinMarketCap)

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Markets Report: Bitcoin Embraces $10,000 But Big Futures Gap Could Weaken Bulls

Institutional interest is leaning on $9,400 but against a backdrop of safe haven records, Bitcoin may retain five figures.

July 27, 2020 /

Bitcoin is surprising everyone, and the week has barely started—$10,000 is back, but can it hold or even go higher?

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Anthony Bevan
Will another options offering set loose the bitcoin bulls? (Ken Lund via Wikimedia Commons)

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CME Group launches bitcoin options contracts

The launch comes on the heels of rival exchange Bakkt’s launch of its own bitcoin options and cash-settled contracts in December

January 13, 2020 /

CME Group, one of the first regulated institutions to offer bitcoin futures, launched bitcoin options contracts today.

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Amy Castor