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Traders are already placing leveraged bets on Anthropic’s IPO using crypto contracts
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Oliver Knight
Source published: 31/10/2026, 16:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 31/10/2026, 17:08:12 UTC
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Briefings
Traders are already placing leveraged bets on Anthropic's IPO using crypto contracts, as evidenced by the 20% drop in Trade.xyz's ANT contract on Hyperliquid within the first hour. This event highlights a significant disconnect between the trading platform's liquidity and the actual availability of shares for public trading.
Key points
- Trade.xyz's ANT contract dropped approximately 20% in its first hour on Hyperliquid.
- There are no shares available behind the ANT contract, locking out U.S. traders.
Context
This finding indicates that while the trading platform has liquidity, the underlying asset does not support immediate public trading, creating a barrier for institutional participation.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single contract's performance on one platform; no data on total market liquidity, share availability across exchanges, or broader market impact is provided.
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