The sudden breakout in Bitcoin prices last week, the highest since early December, have seen analysts rallying behind the positive…
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IOSCO makes recommendations to help trading venues manage extreme volatility
The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has just informed that it is seeking feedback on its…
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VIX Futures volume in non-U.S. trading hours hit record after U.S. elections
Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Futures Exchange has announced on the day after the U.S. election on Wednesday, November 9th…
Read MoreS&P Dow Jones risk & volatility index dashboard for July 2016
Here’s this month’s commentary on S&P Dow Jones risk & volatility index dashboard: Calm has returned: VIX closed at 11.77, its…
Read MoreAndy Hecht: Volatility Equals Opportunity
The following piece was compiled by Andy Hecht from CQG’s Commodity Strategist blog. Mr. Hecht is a sought-after commodity trader, options expert, and analyst who spent nearly thirty-five years on Wall Street.
Read MoreCurrencies gone crazy…EUR/USD up over 1.5%, USD/JPY down 3% during volitile Monday trading
Markets start the week off with a bang, with the currency market experiencing massive volatility and huge daily ranges in all major pairs. How is your account holding up?
Read MoreeToro reinstates normal leverage
The social investment expert has just announced that traders can make use of their usual leverage on positions with all trading instruments.
Read MoreNavigating the imminent volatility storm – Guest Editorial by Jeff Wilkins, Managing Director, ThinkLiquidity
Industry renowned risk management mastermind Jeff Wilkins provides a unique and specific insight into how to manage an FX brokerage during a time at which the potential exit by Greece from the Eurozone is a potential trigger for extreme volatility.
Read MoreMayzus sets trades with all instruments to “Close Only” mode citing Greek concerns
Risks related to Greek debt negotiations have forced the Cypriot broker to shift trades with all instruments to “Close Only” mode.
Read MoreFX trading volumes soaring as volatility returns – GBPUSD nearing 1.60, EURUSD above 1.14
LeapRate Exclusive… LeapRate has learned, in discussion with a number of leading executives at forex brokerage firms, that trading volumes…
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