Solana Futures: 30-Day Countdown to Launch

• Solana gained center stage after Coinbase sought approval to offer futures contracts on Solana, allowing traders to speculate on the cryptocurrency’s price without owning the underlying asset.  
• The filing with the CFTC is a crucial step in the regulatory process for listing these new derivatives.
• The planned launch date for Solana Futures is February 18th.  

Solana set for Futures Trading as Coinbase files documents with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Coinbase Derivatives, the crypto exchange subsidiary, plans to launch the product on February 18, with new contracts being cash-settled monthly. This move follows several other players in the crypto space taking steps to launch new products after the inauguration of a crypto-friendly US president.  

Solana futures contracts allow market participants to speculate on SOL’s price movements without actually owning the cryptocurrency. This opens up a world of possibilities:

This move by Coinbase is in line with a broader trend in the crypto industry towards expanding product offerings and catering to institutional investors.

Solana Investors Trading Strategy Amidst Price Slump

While Solana is consolidating near $242, investors are shorting the token within the current price range. Shorting is a quick trade, aiming to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations within the range. The 1-hour chart appears to show a descending channel.

Source: IncomeSharks

The top dotted line represents the traders’ invalidation point. If the price breaks above this line, the trade is considered invalid, and it is advised to exit the short position to avoid further losses.

The bottom of the range is the target price. If the price reaches this level, it is prudent to exit the short position with a profit. While shorting within the range, traders maintain a bullish overall outlook on Solana. This means believing in the token’s long-term potential. Additionally, shorting in this scenario allows traders to accumulate more SOL at a potentially lower price, increasing the overall position size when the price rebounds.

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