Is crude heading back to $100? Crypto traders drive $500M weekend Hyperliquid oil bets over Strait of Hormuz closure
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Crypto traders executed $500 million in oil futures on Hyperliquid as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz sparked fears of rising energy prices.Summary
Following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, crypto traders moved over $500 million into synthetic oil futures on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid. The surge in activity reflects investor anxiety over potential military conflicts and the possibility of crude oil prices hitting $100 per barrel. While traditional financial markets remained closed over the weekend, crypto derivatives platforms allowed users to hedge against energy volatility 24/7. Open interest in these synthetic markets reached a record $2 billion as traders reacted to failed ceasefires and threats from both U.S. and Iranian officials.
(Source：CryptoSlate)