Derivatives

In August 2026, Cboe BZX Exchange filed a proposed rule change with the SEC seeking approval for the first U.S. 3x leveraged Bitcoin ETF — and a matching 3x Ether fund. If approved, it would mark a brand-new product category for American investors: triple-leveraged crypto exposure inside a regulated, exchange-traded wrapper. The filing landed the same week spot Bitcoin ETFs were still pulling in steady inflows, which tells you where the industry thinks demand is heading. ...

Crypto Futures Trading: Complete Beginner’s Guide (2026) Futures trading is where crypto gets serious. You can profit whether prices go up or down, use leverage to amplify gains, and hedge your spot holdings against market drops. But the same leverage that multiplies profits also magnifies losses — and liquidations happen fast. This guide explains how crypto futures work, compares US-regulated platforms, breaks down the tax rules that make futures different from spot, and walks through your first trade. If you’re a US-based trader, the regulatory landscape covered here affects every position you open. ...