Traders use crypto contracts to bet on Anthropic’s IPO
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by CoinDesk ·
Traders are already speculating on Anthropic’s IPO through crypto-based contracts before any traditional listing. According to the summary, Trade.xyz’s new ANT contract dropped about 20% in its first hour on Hyperliquid.
Key points
- Trade.xyz launched a new ANT contract on Hyperliquid.
- The contract fell about 20% in its first hour.
- There are no underlying shares behind the product.
- U.S. traders are blocked from accessing it.
Why it matters
The story shows how crypto markets are being used to trade around major equity events before public market access opens. It also highlights questions around product design, liquidity and regulatory access.
Original headline: “Traders are already placing leveraged bets on Anthropic’s IPO using crypto contracts”
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