Crypto derivatives have the hope for regulatory framework | Opinion
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Crypto derivatives have been enjoying widespread popularity among investors, especially institutional clients. In July 2023, their trading volume on centralized exchanges surged 13% to $3.12 trillion compared to the previous month, meaning derivatives account for 69% of total cryptocurrency volumes, which also includes spot market trades. You might also like: Crypto 2023 in review: the most significant events that shaped the industry Yet, despite the growth of crypto derivatives and their potential to onboard institutional investors, regulatory complexities have introduced numerous challenges for market players. Regulatory landscape for crypto derivatives While traditional derivatives are regulated in most jurisdictions, many nations lack the appropriate legislation for their digital asset variants. Regulatory uncert