Perpetual futures are shaping the landscape of bitcoin and ether markets, as evidenced by their recent influence on a major IPO.
Perps Week 2026Perpetual futures significantly influence the pricing dynamics of bitcoin and ether. Recently, traders applied this same approach to a private firm, achieving a more precise valuation for the largest IPO in history than traditional Wall Street methods, only to see the stock subsequently move away from their expectations.
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Shaurya Malwa|Edited by
Cheyenne Ligon Jul 30, 2026, 5:00 am EDT
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