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A JPMorgan report indicates that decentralized exchange Hyperliquid's WTI crude oil perpetual futures contracts have seen a significant surge in trading volume, primarily due to its ability to provide 24/7 trading during traditional market closures, attracting traders seeking immediate hedging. Hyperliquid's technical advantages and high leverage options have given it a competitive edge in the crypto derivatives market. While traditional exchanges are developing 24/7 trading capabilities, their product structures still differ from Hyperliquid's offerings.

Major League Baseball (MLB) has reached an exclusive partnership with decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket, with a contract value of up to $300 million, marking a divergence in prediction market regulation. MLB's agreement with Polymarket and the CFTC highlights differing jurisdictional positions between federal and state authorities over prediction markets. If states prevail in litigation, the contract could be terminated to reduce legal liability, which also reflects prediction markets' gradual convergence toward mainstream finance.

Bitcoin has recently been affected by supply shocks and geopolitical pressures, with prices declining from their highs to approximately $69,500. Large volumes of bitcoin entering exchanges have triggered market panic. Major sellers include dormant wallets resuming activity and early investors taking profits. Technically, bitcoin has broken below the $72,000 support level, with $64,000 becoming a critical support level. A breach of this level could expose the asset to further downside risk.