Bakkt, the newly launched Bitcoin (BTC) futures exchange already traded its first contracts, the operator announced through its social media channels.
https://twitter.com/Bakkt/status/1175938226554658824
The first price for futures trading was $10,115, while BTC traded at $10,000.94 based on an estimate of all crypto-to-crypto exchanges. The launch of the futures was a well-known event, and discounted into the price of BTC. The exchange has traded about 6 BTC based on early reports, showing a cautious inflow of funds. The low volumes also mean Bakkt is extremely vulnerable to “whale” manipulation, if it is not limited in some way.
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