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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PIP is a web browser extension and a suite of payment products built on the Solana blockchain. Find out more about how it works in this article.

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While crypto adoption is becoming more prevalent, not every web page in the world allows you to pay with cryptocurrency. Further, it can sometimes be daunting when it comes to paying with cryptocurrency, as you have to ensure that the crypto wallet address that you’ve input is accurate. Otherwise, you’ll no longer be able to get back your funds. Rather than going through this hassle, PIP has found a solution to enable global payments without limitations. 

 and Web 2.0 ecosystems, empowering creators and service owners to effortlessly transact value and unlock an additional revenue stream by integrating the PIP Button into their websites. This process is achieved without the need for third-party permission or incurring high intermediary fees, simplifying transactions for billions of people.

The project entered the limelight in February 2022 after it raised its 

 through multiple high-profile financial institutions. Investors included well-known names such as CMS Holdings LLC, Coinbase Ventures and Galaxy Digital Hong Kong.

Right after the launch, the project's co-founders, Umit Akcan and Hank Park, offered an overview of the project. The launch also included the initiation of the PIP token and its integration with various social platforms.

As of March 2023, the project has completed six stages of development. You can get more information on the future road map

PIP is a web3 payment solution with the mission to create a complete micropayment layer on the internet. The project aims to provide a seamless payment experience on the web to retail users and social media enthusiasts. Using the browser extension and a variety of innovative products, anyone can easily accept real-time payments across the entire internet.

By integrating web3 capabilities into commonly used social media platforms, PIP enables users to perform transactions such as buying and selling 

, and FIDA tips directly on platforms such as Twitter and Twitch.

According to PIP’s website, the project aims to break the unfair local economic systems and platform policies that bind people worldwide. The company's vision is to establish a global micropayment layer on the internet, where people can unleash their talents and abilities globally and receive rewards based on their achievements rather than their nationalities.

To use PIP, you need to install the PIP Extension to your browser (Chrome, Opera or Edge) and connect it to BNB Chain, Solana, 

 wallet. Another example would be the popular 

In the next step, create your own unique PIP tag. This tag represents your web3 ID and it is your unique wallet address. With it, you won’t have to bother with long strings of alphanumeric characters as your wallet address. 

Afterward, you can link social media accounts, such as Twitter, with PIP. Once connected, users can send and receive supported cryptocurrency using social platforms without the need for a crypto exchange or a bank account.

Focusing on payment service providers, the infrastructure makes it easier to send and receive cryptocurrency.

The following is an overview of PIP's main features.

, users can easily link their social media accounts, including Discord and Twitter, to their PIP accounts. Once your account is connected successfully, you’ll be able to send and accept payments from users who are registered on other social platforms.

As a fully-integrated suite of web3 payment products, it also lets users create payment groups, letting people split bills, pay for shared expenses and manage group finances without a bank account. The payment system uses blockchain technology to ensure that transactions are secure and transparent so that users can track their payments in real time.

If you want to send crypto payments to someone who isn’t a PIP user, don’t worry — you’ll still be able to send them crypto through the PIP escrow service, which holds the funds for 24 hours. Non-PIP users can then create their PIP account during those 24 hours and the funds will be released to them. If they do not do so, the funds will be returned to you.

 is a versatile link-in-bio tool and web page that can be customized to suit a user's needs. It comes with various add-ons and modules, such as creating a simple and unique link in the bio page, selling or promoting services, and displaying digital assets.

It incorporates a convenient payment button that's available to all users and payment service providers. This button allows the audience to send a range of tokens on mobile and desktop platforms. In other words, anyone visiting your 

 page can use the payment button to send you tokens and recurring payments without using a traditional payment platform.

 are a hassle-free and uncomplicated approach to carrying out recurring transactions and payments within the PIP ecosystem.

Each link is an exclusive web address that enables users to transfer money to a particular PIP user or address without the need for the recipient's wallet address. These links can be shared via different means, such as emails or text messages. You can also use them to pay for goods or services, or to send money to acquaintances and relatives.

 on your individual social media pages. Using the button, you can accept recurring payments on your website, eliminating the need for third-party payment processors.

The button is linked to the PIP ecosystem and supports various cryptocurrencies, such as BNB, SOL, ETH, 

, USDC and many others. It's super-easy to embed the Payment Button on your website. The first step is to select the cryptos you're interested in receiving. Next, customize the button design — such as text and color — to match your brand. Finally, copy and embed the HTML code in order to accept payments.

 is the latest to join PIP’s suite of products. It was introduced on Feb 28, 2023 and comes in handy for those who want to create crypto-supported invoices in just a few clicks. After you register for a PIP account, you can connect your wallet and immediately create an invoice. This invoice can then be shared with others through either a URL link or a QR code that brings the user to the payment page. 

PIP features an interactive model for distributing tokens. When users send tokens to others using the PIP Extension, or spend money through the PIP Extension on supported platforms, they can receive periodic 

 in the form of PIP tokens. This is meant to incentivize more users to adopt web3.

The PIP token is distributed according to specific rules published on the official website of the project. Multiple factors can contribute to the amount of PIP received as a reward, such as network rate and volume rate. Once received, you can send rewards directly to your PIP wallet address.

You can earn a maximum amount of 200 PIP tokens a day, but do take note that 

 transactions and PIP token transactions are not included in this Reward Farming program.

Two months into 2023, the team has already completed the integration of Ethereum and successfully provided support for ERC-20 tokens. The team also launched its latest product, PIP Invoice. In the future, there are plans for:

Some other exciting features you can look forward to include PIP Card, PIP Commerce, Payment Streams and 

The ecosystem has a total supply of 1 billion tokens that were all minted at once. These tokens will be distributed among four primary groups — Community, Strategic Investors, Team and Advisors. Following is an outline of the distribution:

: Sixty-nine percent of the total supply will go to community members. The community consists of individuals and teams who can increase awareness and adoption of the project, provide feedback and ideas for improvement, and contribute to the development of the project through code contributions or other means.

: 15% of tokens are shared among strategic investors. These investors offer financial support, valuable industry knowledge, connections and expertise.

Unlike traditional investors who may invest purely for financial returns, strategic investors typically invest for reasons such as gaining access to new technology, expanding their network and building partnerships with the project. Examples of strategic investors include venture capital firms, blockchain-focused investment firms, corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

: The team working on the project gets 15% of the token supply. In the context of this project, the team consists of founders, project managers, and individuals who played a key role in development, design, marketing and business development.

: One percent of the token supply is given to advisors. These individuals provide guidance, expertise and support to the project team. Advisors can also guide on technical issues, regulatory compliance, business strategy and other areas relevant to the project's goals.

The Role of the Community Treasury in Token Distribution

The Community Treasury received 690 million PIP tokens, which account for 69% of the total supply. The Community Treasury will redistribute these tokens among five different subcategories, according to the following predefined rules:

Forty percent of the community tokens are reserved for reward farming. Through this program, users can earn daily PIP tokens by engaging with the platform. Some examples that will yield you rewards include creating new content, sending and receiving crypto, and interacting with the PIP community. 

, this is a process in which users of a crypto project can earn rewards by providing liquidity to the project's platform. This typically involves depositing a certain amount of cryptocurrency into a liquidity pool, which is used to facilitate trades on the platform.

: Ten percent of the Community Treasury is set aside for the development of the ecosystem. The ecosystem is 

. PIP token holders are considered members of PipDAO and have ownership of the ecosystem. This means that they have a say in the proposals raised to improve the PIP ecosystem.

Ten percent is reserved for staking activities. Staking is a process of holding or locking up cryptocurrency in a wallet or smart contract to support the security and operations of a blockchain network. When PIP holders stake their cryptocurrency, they are also providing liquidity to the PIP ecosystem. As such, they will be rewarded with PIP tokens. 

Five percent of the token supply is used to maintain the liquidity of the PIP ecosystem.

Four percent of the total supply is reserved for future use. After approval from the PipDAO, these reserves will be used for funding initiatives, development and any of the other areas described above.

At this time, you can buy PIP from a Solana-based decentralized exchange, 

. The platform is based on an automated market model. It can also determine if the token swap is cheaper if routed through the liquidity pool or the Serum order book.

The only drawback to buying from Raydium is the learning curve required to trade through a DEX and the accompanying limitation of swapping it for SOL only. In addition, you can only trade PIP/SOL pairs.

Fortunately, PIP will be available on Bybit on Mar 2, 2023 at 8AM UTC. Simply create a Bybit account to get started with trading the 

It's a well-known fact that sending and receiving crypto payments is relatively complicated compared to a traditional bank account. It's complicated because you need a wallet address, and must input the right crypto address to complete the transaction.

PIP offers a practical solution for crypto users.

It offers a streamlined solution for website owners and social media users to complete the entire process in one click without worrying about the formalities attached to typical crypto transactions.

Besides being a strong product, the project has clear guidelines, a clear road map and a growing community. These traits are enough to establish the project as a front-runner in its field.

The relatively stable performance of its native token in a volatile market is an additional sign of strength. Under these conditions, it makes sense to invest in the coin.

The success of this project is based on its ease of integration and its utility to social entrepreneurs.

Using HTML, React and JavaScript, it can also be integrated with third-party content management systems like WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and others. Similarly, anyone using social media or a website can accept crypto without relying on a complicated setup.

These features give PIP a first-mover advantage in the fast-paced web3 environment.

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