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Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delved into one of the recent trending topics in the financial market: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. He analyzes the major distinctions between the all-time highs observed in 2020 and 2024, aiming to analyze the implications these differences hold for the future trajectory of Bitcoin and market dynamics.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, wishes every reader a prosperous Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the "loong." With the recent market rally and consolidation, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, we present three key indicators and observations, all starting with the word "long," symbolizing our celebration.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, explores the profound market impact resulting from the recent launches of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US. He analyzes the dynamic interplay between supply and demand and the consequential changes in market structure. Additionally, he highlights potential trading opportunities that institutional traders can seize following this significant market event.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to investors in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, shares his three predictions for the Institutional crypto market in 2024. Alongside unveiling these predictions, he'll also explain why these trends hold significant importance for institutions currently positioned in crypto space.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: how a recent collaboration between OKX, CoinShares & Komainu marks a significant advancement in institutional crypto trading.

Are we heading into Altcoin season? Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at various market indicators and the overall market environment to assess the likelihood of an altcoin season on the horizon. Additionally, we explore key considerations that can guide participation in this potential altcoin rally.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, sheds light on a pressing concern: the recent geopolitical conflict triggering a "flight to safety" among traders, thereby potentially fueling a rally in Bitcoin.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: how these three key market drivers present a compelling opportunity for crypto assets in Q4.

We're happy to announce that we've published our inaugural ' Institutional Basis Trading Report .' The report analyzes the institutional basis trading landscape and strategies, as well as drivers behind the nearly 30% Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) annualized basis observed towards the end of March 2024.

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Dubai, the UAE, October 18, 2023 - OKX , a leading crypto exchange and Web3 technology company, today announced that futures spreads trading volumes on its Liquid Marketplace , a spot OTC, futures spreads and options liquidity network, reached a record monthly high of US$1.54 billion in September 2023. This achievement represents 62%* of the institutional market share for futures spreads for the month.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Institutional Research for OKX, analyzes the recent market drivers and seeks to understand the drivers behind the recent crypto market weakness. Despite the prevailing uncertainties, alternative trading approaches present opportunities to generate yield in this environment.

Unlock the secrets of Basis Trading We are pleased to present this inaugural Basis Trading report, which delves into the the trading ideas and insights on cryptocurrency Basis Trading market. Basis trading has long been favored by institutional crypto traders due to its potential for arbitrage opportunities, which allows traders to exploit price differentials, utilize leverage, and hedge their exposure effectively. Meanwhile, the dynamics of basis movement and market structure also provide valuable insights into market trends and offer some attractive trading opportunities.

This is the first part in OKX's research series on Nitro Spreads, which enables institutional investors to implement a variety of basis trading strategies with dedicated spread order book liquidity for both legs of a transaction.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: the fallout (or lack thereof) from the court-approved FTX asset liquidation plan and three highlights from Token 2049 in Singapore.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: How the tightening of the US money supply continues to hamper liquidity in the digital assets space.

## 1. How futures spreads are traded in crypto Spread trading involves taking two futures positions in opposite directions: one long, one short. The idea is to make money off the price difference betw

At OKX, our focus is to offer our institutional clients more transparency and more control over their funds, while balancing capital efficiency, cost, and security. Together with clients and industry stakeholders, we're expanding our custody solutions to better serve the needs of institutions.

Welcome to our monthly OKX Institutions recap, going over our latest product launches and metrics. You'll see, on both fronts, the year has started on a roll for us. Let's dive in. In summary --------