Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report delves into macro events; the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume; and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

Since hitting a local bottom on Mar 11, 2025, crypto asset prices have experienced a two-week rise, following a recovery above $87K for BTC and $2K for ETH. XRP remains stable, but BTC and ETH are still below their levels from the start of the year. SOL is also down for the year, despite reaching an all-time high (ATH) in January 2025 that coincided with the 

. While derivatives markets aren't bullish yet, they've reversed much of the bearish sentiment, although demand persists for puts on BTC and ETH.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

For most of this past week, perpetual open interest remained flat, reflecting a cautious risk-off sentiment across asset classes. This changed briefly with a partial spot recovery that allowed BTC to reach $88K (a two-week high), which led to slight increases in perp open interest and trade volume primarily driven by BTC. However, trade volumes are still significantly lower than at the start of the month when US president Donald Trump proposed a crypto strategic reserve for the big four tokens.

Negative funding rates point to bearish sentiment

Despite a week of lower realized volatility and positive performance among major crypto assets, funding rates for BTC and ETH contracts have remained mostly negative, indicating that short positions are paying long positions. This reflects a bearish sentiment not present in large-cap altcoins, whose funding rates have fluctuated between positive and negative without a clear directional trend.

Implied volatility levels have dropped by 3–5 points from last week, with 30-day options trading at their lowest level since the year's start. Realized volatility is nearing the 30% low established in late February. As is typical during periods of low volatility, options market activity has decreased, with open interest remaining low and balanced between puts and calls despite about $40M in weekly expirations.

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Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report (Mar 27, 2025): Cautious sentiment prevails despite price recovery

Learn about Mubarak (MUBARAK), the BNB Chain meme coin fueled by community hype and speculation over potential listings.

Mubarak (MUBARAK) is a community-driven meme coin on 

 that’s quickly gaining popularity, due to strategic community engagement and cultural branding targeted toward Middle Eastern investors. This guide explores Mubarak’s unique features, tokenomics, recent market performance and trading options.

Mubarak (MUBARAK) is a community-driven meme cryptocurrency built on BNB Chain. It was launched on the 

 Inspired by an Abu Dhabi company’s $2 billion investment in Binance, MUBARAK — which means “blessed” in Arabic — carries a unique appeal for Middle Eastern crypto markets. This targeted cultural approach distinguishes MUBARAK from other 

, giving it particular appeal in regions with growing crypto enthusiasm.

Shortly after the coin’s launch, its community quickly took control over it, guided prominently by the influential persona 

 on social media platform X. Users can also create Mubarak-themed avatars on the website, giving influential figures a dash of Middle-Eastern charm — from CZ and Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo to beloved meme coin mascots 

. The meme coin quickly attracted attention, due to its engaging branding and strategic community management, amassing a total of 12,400 followers in just two weeks. 

What’s the source of MUBARAK’s popularity? 

MUBARAK stands out from typical meme coins, thanks to several major Binance-related events accelerating its market visibility. 

On Mar 12, 2025, Abu Dhabi investment company MGX made history by investing $2 billion in Binance. This represented the largest single investment in the whole of cryptocurrency history, signaling strong confidence in the industry. It was also a pivotal moment that firmly established the Middle East as a key player in the crypto space. Right after MGX’s mind-blowing investment, CZ tweeted several Mubarak-related posts, leading to the eventual birth of MUBARAK the very next day.

Binance Alpha, a dedicated platform for emerging and promising BNB Chain tokens, promptly listed MUBARAK on Mar 15, 2025, further validating the meme coin's potential. This integration enhanced MUBARAK's credibility, trust and market exposure, attracting a broader investor base beyond that of typical meme coin enthusiasts.

The second significant event that led to the greatest boost in its price and market cap took place when CZ personally bought 1 BNB worth of MUBARAK (around $600 at the time of purchase) on Mar 17, 2025. Both its listing and CZ’s purchase of the coin within a matter of two days pushed the coin to an all-time high (ATH) of $0.21 by Mar 18, 2025. While MUBARAK rapidly declined from its ATH to $0.13 just one day later, CZ’s cryptic endorsement for the coin briefly ignited more community excitement. 

On Mar 19, 2025, CZ sparked speculation in the Mubarak community by changing his X profile picture to feature himself wearing traditional Arab attire. The crypto community widely interpreted CZ’s subtle gesture as a potential endorsement or “hint” toward future Binance involvement. This led to a rapid increase in Mubarak's price (over 30%) within the same day as it reached $0.165 and briefly touched a $166 million market cap.

Mubarak’s straightforward and transparent tokenomics (below) are designed to foster investor confidence and community engagement.

Mubarak's simple token structure and availability on a reputable 

 (DEX) enhance accessibility, providing investors easy entry and liquidity options without relying solely on 

As of Mar 28, 2025, MUBARAK is priced at $0.096, reflecting a 55.3% decrease from its ATH of $0.21 on Mar 18, 2025, and a 237% increase from its all-time low (ATL) of $0.028 on Mar 16, 2025. It has a current market cap of $95 million and a 24-hour trading volume of $306 million.

MUBARAK’s price surged over 480% from the time of its launch, primarily due to strategic visibility from its Binance Alpha integration, speculative interest following CZ’s interactions and growing enthusiasm for meme coins in the crypto market. At its peak, MUBARAK achieved a market cap of approximately $166 million, reflecting significant investor confidence and demand.

Mubarak (MUBARAK) has quickly established itself as an influential meme coin in the crypto market, boosted significantly by strategic integrations like Binance Alpha, and speculative attention fueled by former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s interactions. Its unique cultural branding, particularly appealing to Middle Eastern crypto circles, has further amplified its market visibility and adoption. However, investors must approach meme coins with caution due to these assets’ speculative nature, which often leads to considerable volatility and potential risks.

If you're interested in participating in MUBARAK’s growth story, you can trade 

, where you can participate in high-risk/high-reward Perpetual contract trading with up to 12.5x leverage.

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Mubarak (MUBARAK): Arabic-themed BNB Chain meme coin

Margin Staked SOL is a Bybit product that allows you to earn SOL staking rewards and utilize leverage of up to 2x to amplify your earnings.

 can be a great way to earn yield in crypto, and 

 (SOL) is one of the most popular blockchain platforms for doing so. However, setting up and running a Solana validator node is technically complex. Additionally, financial requirements for Solana validators are high. While the official minimum stake is just 0.01 SOL (around $1.33), in reality, a typical Solana validator needs 

 staked just to break even — an investment of about $6.66 million (as of Mar 28, 2025).

Most crypto users who would like to benefit from staking rewards on Solana simply don’t have that kind of capital. And many don’t want the hassle of setting up a full validator node.

Back in September 2024, Bybit introduced 

 (LST) that lets you earn Solana staking rewards with minimal investment, and no need to manage a validator node.

bbSOL has been a major success, allowing Bybit users to earn staking rewards without technical or financial barriers. Now, Bybit is taking it a step further with Margin Staked SOL — a new Solana staking product that utilizes bbSOL and offers leveraged borrowing to amplify the rewards.

 is a Bybit leveraged liquid staking product that’s designed to help you earn Solana staking rewards with minimal hassle.

 Using it, you can invest your SOL and Bybit will allocate the funds to Solana blockchain validators, allowing you to earn staking rewards. When you stake through Margin Staked SOL, you receive bbSOL, an LST that serves as a deposit certificate and accrues staking rewards. Unlike standard bbSOL staking, Margin Staked SOL allows you to use 

For example, if you have 100 SOL and opt for 2x leverage, the total amount committed to Solana staking will be 300 SOL — your 100 SOL principal plus the borrowed 200 SOL. You’ll pay interest (which is variable and calculated hourly) on the borrowed amount.

Bybit allocates your total staking amount through 

 (CLOUD), Solana's leading liquid staking solution. Sanctum's 

 distributes staked funds across multiple validators to optimize the total yield.

The key advantage of Margin Staked SOL is its capacity to amplify staking rewards through leverage. In addition, you don't need to handle the technical complexities of running a Solana validator. The minimum investment required is just 0.5 SOL (around $70), drastically lower than the millions of dollars needed to run a profitable validator node in Solana's highly competitive staking ecosystem.

Upon committing your funds to Margin Staked SOL, you’ll receive the bbSOL LST. All staking rewards accrue in this asset, and you can redeem your investment at any time by exchanging bbSOL for your original SOL. After deducting interest on the borrowed funds, you’ll receive your SOL, along with all the accrued rewards. bbSOL accumulates rewards every time a Solana epoch is completed, typically taking 2–3 days.

As an LST, bbSOL normally allows you to keep your original SOL locked while using the liquid token across the Solana 

 (DeFi) ecosystem, and within Bybit products like On-Chain Earn, Bybit Savings and Crypto Loans. However, when bbSOL is issued via Margin Staked SOL, it must remain locked, and cannot be used in other Bybit or DeFi products. It acts solely as your deposit confirmation, and continues accruing rewards until you withdraw from Solana staking via Margin Staked SOL.

Interest on the borrowed funds within Margin Staked SOL is calculated hourly, with any duration under one hour rounded up to a full hour. The interest rate is variable, and updates every hour. You can check the current rate in your account under 

Rewards in Margin Staked SOL aren’t distributed immediately. Instead, they accumulate in your bbSOL, and can be redeemed at any time alongside your SOL principal investment. Bybit provides two redemption options for bbSOL:

If your PnL position declines beyond a certain level during staking, Bybit will send you a margin call notification via email, prompting you to either redeem your investment or contribute more SOL. If your PnL drops even further, an automatic stop-loss transaction will be triggered to redeem your funds and cover the loan and accrued interest. These measures are designed to protect you from unexpected losses.

Besides Margin Staked SOL, Bybit also offers another product for those who would like to earn yields from hassle-free decentralized staking: 

. There are three key differences between the two products: 

1) Unlike On-Chain Earn, Margin Staked SOL allows you to use leverage, amplifying your potential returns and risks. 

2) On-Chain Earn creates opportunities for staking on several blockchains, while Margin Staked SOL is a solution that’s designed exclusively for Solana staking.

3) Staked assets in On-Chain Earn can be withdrawn and utilized in their respective blockchain ecosystems, whereas the bbSOL from Margin Staked SOL is locked solely for yield generation, and cannot be used elsewhere. 

How to get started with Margin Staked SOL

Here’s how to get started with staking your SOL.

: In your account’s navigation pane, click on 

: On the left side, you’ll see the APR chart for the product, containing information on the Net APR; the trend over the past 1,7 or 30 days; and the highest and lowest Net APRs over a selected time period.

: On the right side, you can set options for your Margin Staked SOL (the leverage ratio and the SOL amount to transfer from your main account). You’ll see the amount of automatically calculated bbSOL you’ll receive, total borrowed amount and estimated daily yield.

to view a detailed breakdown of your bbSOL holdings. Then, click on either

: On the confirmation pop-up window, enter the amount of bbSOL you wish to redeem, or click on 

to redeem your full balance. Review the details, then click on

 to proceed, depending upon your earlier choice. 

to finalize your redemption on the redemption confirmation pop-up. Your redeemed SOL will be sent to your 

Until Apr 4, 2025, 10AM UTC, you can also take advantage of Bybit’s 

 campaign that’s dedicated to the Margin Staked SOL product. This campaign lets you earn up to 10 Lucky Draw tickets, each guaranteeing at least a 1 USDT 

, with a chance to win up to 100 USDT. In order to participate in the campaign, you must register for the event and complete a series of tasks as follows:

Bybit’s Margin Staked SOL allows you to earn Solana staking rewards without the hassle of setting up and running a validator node — all via your account’s easy-to-use interface. The leverage option is also a great way to multiply your rewards. Moreover, the minimum investment is minuscule, especially compared to running a Solana validator, and there are two easy redemption options — and all of these benefits without needing to interact with the underlying Solana blockchain!

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Bybit Margin Staked SOL: Unlock higher yields with less effort

Animoca Brands has partnered with Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, to develop Moca Network’s identity layer and launch anime initiatives on Soneium.

The S&P 500 fell 0.33% as tariffs and inflation concerns weighed on markets, with energy, tech, and communication sectors leading losses. Gold hit a record $3,059 as Trump’s tariffs fueled trade war fears, boosting safe-haven demand. The Coindesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, are down by 1.01%, with Bitcoin up by 0.55% and Ether down by 0.18% in the past 24 hours. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today's top performer is CARV, up 9.2%, as it expands globally and redefines data ownership.

CARV (CARV), founded in 2022, is a modular data layer empowering users to control their data, enhancing privacy for gaming and AI systems through its CARV Protocol and ecosystem platforms. 

, advancing AI, gaming, and data ownership with its SVM Chain, which ensures privacy, scalability, and interoperability between Ethereum and Solana. With listings on Tokocrypto and Mercado Bitcoin, CARV is targeting Southeast Asia and Latin America, where users can better control and monetize their data. The $CARV token powers governance, gas fees, and incentives, fostering a user-owned data economy. Strategic partnerships with Kite AI and ARPA enhance AI intelligence, verifiable randomness, and blockchain security.

Check out the latest prices, charts, and data of 

, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain, to develop Moca Network’s identity layer and launch anime initiatives on Soneium. Moca Network’s AIR SDK will integrate into Soneium, enabling decentralized identity (DID) and reputation features, starting with San FranTokyo’s Anime ID. This collaboration aims to onboard anime fans to blockchain-powered experiences and enhance engagement across anime, gaming, and Web3. Sony’s Soneium, developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs and Startale Group, seeks to merge creativity and technology, while Animoca Brands’ partnership strengthens the digital identity infrastructure for an interconnected Web3 ecosystem.

Yesterday, BTC spot ETFs saw $85M in inflows, all from non-GBTC funds.

, allowing users to earn Fragments through Galxe and Zealy quests, potentially qualifying for an airdrop. Participants must complete quests, connect wallets, and use a referral code. Points update weekly, and the program may be limited in duration.

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Animoca Brands and Sony’s Soneium partner to enhance digital identity and anime experiences in Web3

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Bybit WSOT is the largest crypto trading competition in the world with up to 10 million USDT prize pool up for grabs. Learn who can join and how it works.

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WSOT, the World Series of Trading, is the largest crypto trading competition in the world. 

There's a lot of buzz around the event because 10 million USDT is up for grabs. 

Anyone who knows how to trade crypto or who's interested in following experienced crypto traders can participate by registering at the official tournament website.

The mega-event is a brainchild of Bybit, the innovative crypto exchange established in 2018. Bybit held the inaugural WSOT in 2020 when traders took away nearly $1.27 million in prize money. 

The overwhelming success of the inaugural WSOT 2020 turned it into a grand annual event, each year bigger than the previous one. 

The World Series of Trading (WSOT) is Bybit’s biggest annual trading competition, with a massive prize pool worth millions of dollars. 

Every trader joining the tournament can participate as an individual or join forces to participate as part of a squad. Squads are ranked according to a profit-loss formula. In 2023, the leading troop amassed a whopping 2,361.1% profit-and-loss (PnL), earning 864,000 USDT. Meanwhile, individual players are ranked according to their trading volume or profit. The leading player for trading volume in 2023 reaped $1,444,006,094 in trading volume, while the top player for profit earned $4,449,813.54; each player was rewarded with 258,000 USDT.

 for squads and solo players, with side campaigns involving lucky draws and lotteries. WSOT 2023 included a new category, Copy Trading, through which Master Traders and followers can reap the rewards. 

​​According to Ben Zhou, co-founder of the Bybit platform, not only was WSOT created for traders all over the world to learn more about crypto trading and win prizes, but Bybit has also pledged to use a part of the WSOT winnings to finance education and as charitable contributions. 

In 2022, $400,000 worth of BTC was donated to UNICEF to provide science and technology to marginalized communities in East Asia and Pacific. For WSOT 2023, 5% of the eventual prize pool plus contributions from Bybit, totaling up to 400,000 USDT worth of United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), was contributed to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and other blockchain organizations to support the growth of the crypto industry. 

As part of WSOT 2024, Bybit will contribute up to 75 ETH to sponsor Ethereum’s first 

 — a global hackathon launched in collaboration with Immunefi and the Ethereum Foundation. This sponsorship aims to support and advance the 

The WSOT Bybit tournament has already attracted thousands of participants, as it allows both professional and novice traders to benefit. The highlight of WSOT is you don't have to be a pro to take home huge prizes and bonuses. If your team can generate profits and end up high in the overall ranking, every member of the squad will benefit. 

For WSOT 2024, besides the jaw-dropping prize pool of up to 10,000,000 USDT there’s a copy-trading competition in which followers can earn USDT rewards, and a web3 competition in which you can simply vote to win 

 rewards. Furthermore, WSOT 2024 is also offering a lucky draw, with attractive prizes such as Rolex watches and world trip tickets to be won.

Anyone can participate in the tournament as long as they’re not part of service-restricted locations. That said, 

 Pro 3+ (Pro 3, 4 and 5) and Institutional account users aren’t eligible, as these are usually institutional traders who would make the competition unfair due to their high trading volumes. 

 and deposit a minimum of 500 USDT to participate in WSOT 2024. While 

 can’t be used for participation in WSOT 2023, this year’s WSOT will let you connect up to four Unified Trading Subaccounts in order to join and maximize your rewards. 

The WSOT 2024 main tournament has a total prize pool of up to 7,150,000 USDT, split into four reward categories for its main derivatives and 

 competition. The tournament takes place from Oct 10, 10AM UTC to Oct 31, 10AM UTC.

Rewards breakdowns for each category are as follows:

Apart from the main rewards, the WSOT 2024 Main Competition includes several extra rewards. There’s a 

 reward with a 50,000 USDT prize pool, and a 

 reward with a 100,000 USDT prize pool. In addition, the 

 provides yet another extra chance in the form of PnL%, whereby users with negative PnL% can receive one ticket for every 50,000 USDT transaction, with a maximum of three during the event. If you’re a VIP or Affiliated user, you’ll immediately receive one card upon registration. 

There are also various other side competitions you can participate in, such as the 

WSOT DEX Wave is a daily lucky draw and final prize pool that’s based on your voting strategy. Running from Oct 1, 10AM UTC – Oct 31, 10AM UTC, it features a prize pool of up to 1,000,000 MNT, split into two parts 

 a 200,000 MNT prize pool and an 800,000 MNT prize pool. 

To join the lucky draw, you’ll first need to create and connect a 

. Next, vote for your favorite project to earn a one-time lucky draw ticket and a chance to share in the 200,000 MNT prize pool.

If the project you vote for ranks in the top 10, you’ll get to share the biggest portion of the final 800,000 MNT prize pool. The top 10 projects will be eligible to receive a direct review by Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, for Bybit Spot and Perpetual contract listing. The winning project will also have an opportunity to film an exclusive Bybit documentary, entitled 

The Copy Trading Fest is being held concurrently with the Main Competition, between Oct 10, 10AM UTC and Oct 31, 10AM UTC. It offers a total prize pool of 100,000 USDT for the top 50 Master Traders with the highest PnL%, and a 100,000 USDT prize pool for the top 100 Followers with the highest profits generated during the event period via Copy Trading. 

To be eligible to win as a Master Trader or as a follower, you must have a minimum Derivatives transaction volume of $50,000 during the competition period. 

Besides joining the competitions, you can also win more prizes and bonuses in other ways. Read more about these in the following sections.

When WSOT 2020 first launched, it attracted nearly 12,000 participants worldwide, who played for $1.27 million in prize money and a chance to help fundraise the nearly $100,000 donated to UNICEF. Bybit also distributed $10,000 in social media giveaways. 

The roaring success of the inaugural WSOT in 2020 led to a significant increase in both the number of participants and the total prize pool for WSOT 2021. Almost 35,000 traders joined to compete for a prize pool of $4.09 million. WSOT 2021 also included over 1,000 NFTs as rewards. The larger prize pool allowed for a greater donation, totaling $400,000, for UNICEF.

WSOT 2022 attracted over 69,000 participants from 182 countries, with its total prize pool of 8 million USDT. WSOT 2023 also had a total prize pool of 8 million USDT — and even included a Lamborghini and Rolex watch giveaway. 

WSOT 2024 is offering a sizable increase in its prize pool — a total of up to 10 million USDT that includes a luxury yacht, a Rolex watch and world trip tickets!

Things to Know Before Participating in WSOT 2024

The World Series of Trading 2024 will be nothing less than a singular, groundbreaking event in the history of crypto trading. It's special not only because of its sheer size, but also because it creates an opportunity for everyone to participate without strict registration rules. If you're interested in dominating the market, the following are some basic guidelines.

 Bybit event starts on Oct 1, 2024, 10AM UTC, and continues until Oct 20, 2024, 10AM UTC. To encourage active participation, Bybit is offering an early-bird bonus until Oct 4, 2024, 10AM UTC. Early-bird users whose trading volume exceeds 50,000 USDT during the competition period will receive a 50 USDT bonus. Registration will continue until Oct 10, 2024, 10AM UTC, after which the late registration period will run from Oct 10, 2024, 10AM UTC until Oct 20, 2024, 10AM UTC. 

The trading period will end on Oct 31, 2024, 10AM UTC, and the awarding phase will be held from Nov 1, 2024, 10AM UTC through Nov 12, 2024, 10AM UTC.

With its tiered system, WSOT 2024 presents a fairer environment for traders to compete in the Main Competition. The tiers allow users to choose from three different levels of wallet amounts, which are then categorized into three different weight classes based on each trader’s selected asset tier: Lightweight ($500), Middleweight ($2,000) and Heavyweight ($10,000). Each weight class has its own prize pool, ensuring that both retail traders and larger players can compete fairly within their own divisions.

Additionally, instead of individuals competing in squads or on individual leaderboards, squads compete with others in different "weight classes." At the end of each day, every squad's points will be adjusted according to its members' weight categories.

You can receive a 50 USDT early-bird bonus if you register before Oct 4, 2024, 10AM UTC and achieve a trading volume above 50,000 USDT during the competition period. Bonuses cannot be withdrawn. Similarly, redeeming a bonus voucher during the competition is considered a deposit, which will negatively impact your PnL(%) balance.

 by inviting more friends to join WSOT 2024, you’ll be able to share in a prize pool of up to 200,000 USDT. Additionally, by joining the 

, you’ll earn a shot at winning a 100 USDT bonus, a Rolex watch worth $15,000, a yacht worth $300,000 and $10,000 round-trip tickets to six different continents! 

age. All rewards will go through a risk check before being distributed. Once cleared, your reward can be found in the 

With the introduction of a weighted and tiered system, and the use of Subaccounts to participate in multiple competitions at once, Bybit’s WSOT 2024 creates a truly fair environment in which traders can compete for exciting prizes. If you love trading, this is certainly a great chance to experience trading adrenaline!

What Is the Bybit World Series of Trading (WSOT)?

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