... and risks from an investment perspective. Regulation: Eliminating Uncertainty The report reflects a radical departure from the previous policy focused on restrictions. Instead, the new strategy emphasizes creating transparent rules and conditions for growth. The primary task outlined in the document is to eliminate regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. crypto market. The White House working group urges financial agencies to leverage their authority to develop clear, technology-neutral rules for operating with digital assets. Specifically, it calls for unified standards for cryptocurrency trading, requirements ...

... signals about the sentiment of institutional participants. Analysts estimate that CME's share of the crypto options market currently stands at about 10%, which is notable for a segment that has long been monopolized by offshore crypto exchanges. The growth of volumes at CME indicates an expansion of participation by traditional funds and financial institutions in the crypto market. In August, it is expected that the daily turnover of Bitcoin futures and options at CME will remain close to record levels, reflecting high interest in hedging and speculation on a regulated platform. Since CME conducts expirations under strict ...

... time of settlement. Some analysts note the "gravity effect"—the tendency for prices to gravitate towards such key levels as the expiration date approaches. Nonetheless, the actual behavior of BTC will also depend on external factors: strong market trends or news can overshadow the influence of option levels. Ethereum: Bets on Growth and the Threshold of $2,800 Options on Ethereum represent a smaller yet still significant part of the July 25 expiration—about $3 billion in nominal terms. The dynamics of positions are similar to those of Bitcoin: the put/call ratio for ETH ...

... prices have been gradually rising compared to 2023 levels, excluding the fall crisis period. According to Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of OPEN OIL MARKET, the price increase results from five factors: reduced fuel production, recovery of the automotive market, seasonal demand growth, rising refinery costs, and increased exports following the lifting of restrictions in May. Future Expectations If gas station prices catch up with inflation by summer’s end, government countermeasures are likely. Natalia Milchakova, a ...

... affecting global commodity prices. 17:00 GMT: USA – S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index for September This index measures changes in the value of residential real estate across 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas. An increase may indicate a robust housing market, influencing consumer spending and economic growth. 18:00 GMT: USA – Consumer Confidence Index for November, New Home Sales for October, Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November Consumer Confidence Index: Reflects consumers' optimism about the economy, impacting spending behaviors. New ...