Derivatives Market
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
A market for derivatives which are instruments such as futures or options whose value is derived from an underlying asset.
Bitcoin is one of the most popular underlying asset for derivative instruments which range from options, futures to perpetual swaps.
Related Terms
Bakkt
Bakkt is a company developed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange. It specializes in Futures/Options contracts for cryptocurrencies.
Virtual AMM (vAMM)
The vAMM functions similarly like an AMM but does not contain an actual asset pool.
Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO)
A collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a form of derivative in which the value is generated from another underlying asset, and is sold to institutional investors.
Proof-of-Authority (PoA)
A consensus algorithm that asigns block validation queue based on identity and reputation.
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