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Investor and analyst interest in derivatives (futures) has been rising significantly since bitcoin (BTC) derivatives trading volume hit an all-time high last month. According to CME Group data, on January 16, there were 5,328 contracts for outstanding futures, amounting to 26,640 BTC (approx. US$237 million). This figure is said to be the highest since CME futures were first introduced in December 2017.

All those beginners who want to invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), in 2020, have a couple of tasks ahead of them.

The financial and securities watchdog silently accepted a fund tied to the BTC futures market just a few days ago — an effort which many experts say vividly widens the chances for the endorsement of other ETFs sooner or later.

There is a good possibility Ethereum (ETH) futures contract will be approved if it complies with the set regulatory standards, according to an anonymous senior official at the United States Commodity Futures Commission (U.S CFTC) who refused to be identified for security reasons.

Nasdaq Inc. is progressing with a plan of listing Bitcoin (BTC) futures, according to two people acquainted with the matter, betting on continuous interest despite crypto's dramatic fall over the past 12 months.

Georgia-based Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), a company operating 23 regulated exchanges and marketplaces, and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange has been creating an online platform to allow investors to buy and hold Bitcoin. ICE first appeared in the digital currencies market through a cryptocurrency data feed in March.

It seems the $10,000 forecasts were not so groundless after all. Despite a short pullback of the price, BTC is going higher again. At the moment it is traded at some Bitcoin exchanges for $8103. The price is still resembling a rollercoaster with rises and falls that can barely be anticipated.

From the very beginning of this week, we might watch BTC getting back on its feet. Or, rather, its market.

Bitcoin is scaling new price heights.