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A trading desk facing a possible $1 million loss if a specific tariff takes effect by the third quarter typically hedges that risk through currency or commodity proxies, instruments that move with the broader noise around a tariff decision.

A prediction market contract skips the proxy by letting the desk buy I heard it the other day and can't stop listening to it. “Yes” shares on whether the tariff is implemented by the third quarter, paying roughly $0.10 per share for a contract that pays $1 if the event resolves true.

Offsetting the full $1 million loss on a net basis requires about 1.11 million contracts, for a total cost near $111,000, a calculation that depends entirely on whether the order book can absorb a position that size without moving the price against the buyer first.

That disconnect between the quoted price and the real cost of a meaningful hedge sits at the center of a move now underway.

Kalshi institutional trading volume rose 800% over six months, alongside the platform's first customized block trade.

Hedge funds and asset managers are exploring contracts tied to scheduled economic releases, such as monthly payroll data, often pairing them with offsetting positions elsewhere in the portfolio.

Combined monthly volume across Kalshi and Polymarket climbed from $7.2 billion in January to roughly $14 billion by June, according to DefiLlama data. The contracts behave like binary options, where a winning share is redeemed for $1 and a losing share is worthless.
Marcin Kazmierczak, co-founder at RedStone, described to CryptoSlate the structure as a desk exposed to a specific outcome, a rate decision, a regulatory ruling, or a named corporate event, that can take an offsetting position that pays out precisely when the adverse scenario hits.

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USDS stays near its peg (1.0006 vs 1.0003 open; +0.03%/24h as of Jun 16). On Jun 8, Maker governance posted an “Atlas Edit” poll adding “USD Stablecoin” to USDS swap authorization for Grove. Square se

Dragonfly's partner has praised Zhipu, stating the company has reached new heights. Previous assessments are now deemed inaccurate. The CEO of Dragonfly initially believed the gap between open-source 

Dragonfly's partner has praised Zhipu, stating the company has reached new heights. Previous assessments are now deemed inaccurate. The CEO of Dragonfly initially believed the gap between open-source and closed-source models would widen due to increasing data and hardware disparities. However, this view has been proven wrong. Zhipu has achieved exceptional model evaluation performance and received positive user feedback from the outset, surpassing expectations and redefining industry standards

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$API3 🚀 Breakout Confirmed.. The Bulls Are Back in Full Control! 🟢 A flawless technical setup is forming right now! 🔥 Price has successfully reclaimed major support and is flying above key moving aver

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 Bitcoin's June Slump Leaves $8.6 Billion in Options Out of the Money

Bitcoin's June downturn has dealt a major blow to options traders, leaving approximately $8.6 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts out of the money (OTM).

What Happened?

BTC's price weakness throughout June prevented many bullish options from reaching profitable levels.

A large portion of call options have lost their intrinsic value.

Traders expecting a stronger rally have been caught offside by the market's recent decline.


 Market Impact

Speculative activity may cool as traders reassess risk.

Options expiry could trigger increased volatility in the coming days.

Market participants are closely watching key support and resistance levels for Bitcoin's next move.


Why It Matters When billions of dollars in options expire out of the money, it often signals that market expectations were too optimistic. A

 the same time, it can help flush out excess leverage and reduce short-term market froth.
 My View While the $8.6 billion OTM figure highlights the current weakness in Bitcoin, periods of options-driven pain often reset market sentiment. If selling pressure eases and macro conditions improve, this cleanup phase could lay the groundwork for a healthier recovery later in the year. #Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoMarket #OptionsTrading

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KNCUSDT $KNC {spot}(KNCUSDT) is trading near 0.1221 and showing continued weakness after a recent pullback. Short Idea 🔴 EP: 0.121 – 0.123 TP1: 0.116 🎯 TP2: 0.110 🚀 SL: 0.127 Sellers remain active bel

Bitcoin – BTC’s $68mln long bet has this ONE problemSince holding the $60k support a week ago, Bitcoin has shown some strength, with bullish pressure intensifying. The upside momentum pushed $BTC to $

Bitcoin – BTC’s $68mln long bet has this ONE problemSince holding the $60k support a week ago, Bitcoin has shown some strength, with bullish pressure intensifying. The upside momentum pushed $BTC to $67k before a slight pullback.
At press time, $BTC traded at $65,695, down 1.14% on the daily charts. Prior to this slip, the crypto had been on a strong upward trajectory, rising 7% on weekly charts.Despite the price slip, traders on the daily charts have remained bullish and strategically positioned for further gains.
Bitcoin trader opens a $68 million longWith Bitcoin [$BTC] showing relative strength, traders on the derivatives market have turned bullish. As a result, the market is seeing a significant surge in demand for long positions, especially from whales.

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Coinbase shares are trading around 159.78 dollars, in a delicate technical phase. The daily picture is bearish, with the price below all the main moving averages. The company has announced the launch 

Coinbase shares are trading around 159.78 dollars, in a delicate technical phase. The daily picture is bearish, with the price below all the main moving averages. The company has announced the launch of Coinbase for Agents, an AI agent tool. The catalyst is relevant, but it has not yet changed the structure of the chart.

Coinbase shares squeezed below 3 moving averages:

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Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product sinks to yearly low as market demands higher payout

STRC was built to trade near $100, but its drop toward $92 is testing one of Michael Saylor’s key funding channels.Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) flagship dividend-paying preferred stock is trading at its weakest level this year, pressuring one of the company’s most important tools for raising capital to buy Bitcoin.

The $10.5 billion variable-rate perpetual preferred stock, which trades under the ticker STRC, closed Tuesday at $91.79.

The settlement marked its third-lowest close since trading began in July 2025 and left the security well below the $100 level that the Michael Saylor-led firm has tried to keep it near.
Over the past year, STRC has expanded from $2.8 billion to $10.5 billion, adding $7.7 billion through at-the-market issuance. This made it one of the fastest-growing financial products in history.
So, the decline has turned STRC into a live test of investor appetite for Bitcoin-linked income products. Strategy built the instrument to offer a high dividend while giving the company another way to raise capital.
However, the market is now tacitly demanding a higher yield as Bitcoin pulls back, rival preferred stocks offer more attractive terms, and investors reassess the risks attached to Strategy’s expanding capital structure.



Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product

BIGTIME has had few verified catalysts recently. With no new official game updates found in the past 30 days, chatter is muted. It’s the token for Big Time’s RPG economy, used for in-game utility and player-driven marketplace activity.

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