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Basis trade returns to crypto as Ethereum positions grow faster than Bitcoin

  • —Basis trade has returned to crypto markets after a period of low activity
  • —Ethereum positions are growing faster than Bitcoin positions
  • —Demand for the basis strategy is shifting toward ETH
Why it matters: Growing ETH basis positions signal stronger institutional interest and could affect futures spreads.
Source: Google News (crypto query)