# Derivatives China has implemented new rules for off-exchange gold and silver trading, banning leveraged derivatives and enforcing physical deliveries, potentially impacting global precious metal markets. Meanwhile, the CFTC has announced its Innovation Advisory Committee, including crypto leaders, to guide regulations in derivatives and commodity markets. ### About Derivatives Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, used for hedging, speculation, and investment. ### Insights - Derivatives engagements is up 30.43% from the previous week. - Derivatives mentions is up 87.7% from the previous year. - Derivatives posts created is up 11.8% from the previous week. - Derivatives Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day - Derivatives Creators hit an all time of [-----] for the day - Derivatives Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day - Derivatives Mentions hit an all time of [-----] for the day ### Engagements: [---------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/derivatives/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [---------] Daily Average: [---------] [--] Week: [----------] +30% [--] Month: [----------] -0.19% [--] Months: [-----------] +85% [--] Year: [-----------] -4.10% 1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-11 1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-05-04 Engagements by network (24h): News: [-----] Reddit: [-----] X: [---------] TikTok: [-------] Instagram: [-------] YouTube: [-------] ### Mentions: [-----] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/derivatives/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [-----] Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [------] +15% [--] Month: [------] +12% [--] Months: [-------] +78% [--] Year: [-------] +88% 1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12 1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-23 Mentions by network (24h): News: [--] Reddit: [---] X: [-----] TikTok: [---] Instagram: [--] YouTube: [-----] ### Creators: [-----] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/derivatives/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Derivatives in the last [--] hours which is down 9.30% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [-----] +6.60% [--] Month: [------] +16% [--] Months: [------] +59% [--] Year: [------] +61% 1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-13 1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-02-23 The most influential creators that mention Derivatives in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@Bybit_Official](/creator/twitter/Bybit_Official) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] | | [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts) | [--] | [----------] | [---] | [-------] | | [@ilikescrolling1256](/creator/tiktok/ilikescrolling1256) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] | | [@vivbajaj](/creator/twitter/vivbajaj) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] | | [@RobinhoodApp](/creator/twitter/RobinhoodApp) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] | | [@stephmase22](/creator/twitter/stephmase22) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] | | [@Quinmooda](/creator/twitter/Quinmooda) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] | | [@InvestWithD](/creator/twitter/InvestWithD) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] | | [@pwudayclass11th](/creator/youtube/pwudayclass11th) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] | | [@theorganicchemistrytutor](/creator/youtube/theorganicchemistrytutor) | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [------] | [View More](/list/creators/derivatives/100) ### Sentiment: 79%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/derivatives/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 79% Daily Average: 83% [--] Week: 75% -2% [--] Month: 78% -4% [--] Months: 78% -11% [--] Year: 78% -9% 1-Year High: 96% on 2025-02-18 1-Year Low: 47% on 2026-01-06 Most Supportive Themes: - Derivatives Education: (30%) Content focused on explaining and teaching the concepts and applications of derivatives in mathematics and finance. - Market Analysis & Trading Strategies: (25%) Discussions and analysis of market trends, trading strategies, and the use of derivatives in financial markets. - Crypto Derivatives: (20%) Focus on the use and impact of derivatives within the cryptocurrency market, including perpetual futures and options. Most Critical Themes: - Systemic Risk and Market Collapse: (15%) Concerns and warnings about the potential for derivatives to cause systemic financial collapse due to leverage and interconnectedness. - Regulation and Risk in Derivatives: (10%) Discussions on the regulatory landscape, inherent risks, and the need for caution when trading derivatives. ### Top Derivatives News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Investigating the psychedelic hypothesis of kykeon the sacred elixir of the Eleusinian Mysteries Scientific Reports This study revisits the hypothesis that Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul. a fungus infecting cereals and producing ergot alkaloids (EAs) was the psychedelic agent in kykeon the sacred elixir of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Although archaeological evidence supports this link experimental data confirming the transformation of toxic ergopeptides into psychoactive lysergic acid amide derivatives in putative ancient preparations remain limited. The potential hydrolysis products of ergot" [News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-39568-3) [@SciReports](/creator/x/SciReports) 2026-02-14T15:30Z 124K followers, [----] engagements "Aluminium redox catalysis enables cyclotrimerization of alkynes Nature Aluminium redox catalysis is achieved with a low-valent aluminium species carbazolylaluminylene enabling cyclotrimerization of alkynes and producing diverse benzene derivatives" [News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09941-9) [@Nature](/creator/x/Nature) 2026-02-11T16:04Z 2.6M followers, 12K engagements "Wall Street Pulls Back From a Money-Spinning Bitcoin Trade - Bloomberg A quiet but telling shift is unfolding in the crypto derivatives market as one of the most reliable money-making trades shows signs of breaking down" [News Link](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-21/wall-street-pulls-back-from-bitcoin-s-money-spinning-basis-trade) [@business](/creator/x/business) 2026-01-21T12:32Z 9.8M followers, 13.9K engagements "How -opioid receptor recognizes fentanyl - Nature Communications Structures of mu-opioid receptor (mOR) in complex with morphine derivatives have been determined; but the structural basis of mOR activation by fentanyl-like synthetic opioids remains unclear. Here authors use state-of-the-art simulation techniques and discover a secondary binding mode which is only accessible when the conserved His297 adopts a neutral HID tautomer state" [News Link](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-21262-9) [@NaturePortfolio](/creator/x/NaturePortfolio) 2021-02-12T00:00Z 2.1M followers, 11.1M engagements ### Top Derivatives Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "WHAL E OPENS $93 MILLION ETH LONG WITH 20X LEVERAGE A large trader has opened a $93 million long position on Ethereum using 20x leverage signaling a high-conviction directional bet. The aggressive positioning highlights elevated risk appetite in derivatives markets where sharp price swings could quickly amplify both gains and losses. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022770320403558889 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022770320403558889" [X Link](https://x.com/Crypto_TownHall/status/2022770320403558889) [@Crypto_TownHall](/creator/x/Crypto_TownHall) 2026-02-14T20:30Z 104.7K followers, [----] engagements "$736M IN SHORTS JUST GOT WIPED Bitcoin just printed the largest short liquidation event since [----] -- roughly $736M flushed in a single move. The last time we saw something bigger was September [--] [----] when liquidations hit about $773M. And it didnt even require a massive breakout to trigger it. That tells you positioning was crowded. Funding has been skewed toward shorts. Derivatives traders have been leaning bearish. The buildup of those positions has weighed on price while spot demand hasnt fully stepped in. But heres the structural setup: every short liquidation is forced buying. Stack" [X Link](https://x.com/CryptosR_Us/status/2022761317002559673) [@CryptosR_Us](/creator/x/CryptosR_Us) 2026-02-14T19:54Z 302.9K followers, [----] engagements "$BTC - #Bitcoin is approaching pivotal price zones that could unleash significant liquidation activity across major centralized exchanges. Recent derivatives data indicates that if Bitcoin climbs above $72000 short positions worth approximately $474 million could face liquidation pressure. Such a move would likely intensify upside volatility as forced buybacks accelerate momentum" [X Link](https://x.com/CryptoBlockto/status/2022750413758337240) [@CryptoBlockto](/creator/x/CryptoBlockto) 2026-02-14T19:10Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements "Says a lot when a post gets more bookmarks than likes People know D well that there is great info in the post. But They are so blown away by their initial read that they bookmark it and forget to like it https://t.co/TMfZyosdbC https://t.co/TMfZyosdbC" [X Link](https://x.com/DerivativesDon/status/2022711084755321232) [@DerivativesDon](/creator/x/DerivativesDon) 2026-02-14T16:34Z 13.5K followers, 15.1K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
Derivatives
China has implemented new rules for off-exchange gold and silver trading, banning leveraged derivatives and enforcing physical deliveries, potentially impacting global precious metal markets. Meanwhile, the CFTC has announced its Innovation Advisory Committee, including crypto leaders, to guide regulations in derivatives and commodity markets.
About Derivatives
Derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, used for hedging, speculation, and investment.
Insights
- Derivatives engagements is up 30.43% from the previous week.
- Derivatives mentions is up 87.7% from the previous year.
- Derivatives posts created is up 11.8% from the previous week.
- Derivatives Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
- Derivatives Creators hit an all time of [-----] for the day
- Derivatives Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
- Derivatives Mentions hit an all time of [-----] for the day
Engagements: [---------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [---------]
Daily Average: [---------]
[--] Week: [----------] +30%
[--] Month: [----------] -0.19%
[--] Months: [-----------] +85%
[--] Year: [-----------] -4.10%
1-Year High: [----------] on 2025-12-11
1-Year Low: [-------] on 2025-05-04
Engagements by network (24h): News: [-----] Reddit: [-----] X: [---------] TikTok: [-------] Instagram: [-------] YouTube: [-------]
Mentions: [-----] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [-----]
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [------] +15%
[--] Month: [------] +12%
[--] Months: [-------] +78%
[--] Year: [-------] +88%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-23
Mentions by network (24h): News: [--] Reddit: [---] X: [-----] TikTok: [---] Instagram: [--] YouTube: [-----]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Derivatives in the last [--] hours which is down 9.30% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +6.60%
[--] Month: [------] +16%
[--] Months: [------] +59%
[--] Year: [------] +61%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-13
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-02-23
The most influential creators that mention Derivatives in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @Bybit_Official | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [---------] |
| @upediashorts | [--] | [----------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @ilikescrolling1256 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @vivbajaj | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @RobinhoodApp | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @stephmase22 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @Quinmooda | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @InvestWithD | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
| @pwudayclass11th | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
| @theorganicchemistrytutor | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [------] |
Sentiment: 79%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 79%
Daily Average: 83%
[--] Week: 75% -2%
[--] Month: 78% -4%
[--] Months: 78% -11%
[--] Year: 78% -9%
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-02-18
1-Year Low: 47% on 2026-01-06
Most Supportive Themes:
- Derivatives Education: (30%) Content focused on explaining and teaching the concepts and applications of derivatives in mathematics and finance.
- Market Analysis & Trading Strategies: (25%) Discussions and analysis of market trends, trading strategies, and the use of derivatives in financial markets.
- Crypto Derivatives: (20%) Focus on the use and impact of derivatives within the cryptocurrency market, including perpetual futures and options.
Most Critical Themes:
- Systemic Risk and Market Collapse: (15%) Concerns and warnings about the potential for derivatives to cause systemic financial collapse due to leverage and interconnectedness.
- Regulation and Risk in Derivatives: (10%) Discussions on the regulatory landscape, inherent risks, and the need for caution when trading derivatives.
Top Derivatives News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Investigating the psychedelic hypothesis of kykeon the sacred elixir of the Eleusinian Mysteries Scientific Reports This study revisits the hypothesis that Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul. a fungus infecting cereals and producing ergot alkaloids (EAs) was the psychedelic agent in kykeon the sacred elixir of the Eleusinian Mysteries. Although archaeological evidence supports this link experimental data confirming the transformation of toxic ergopeptides into psychoactive lysergic acid amide derivatives in putative ancient preparations remain limited. The potential hydrolysis products of ergot"
News Link @SciReports 2026-02-14T15:30Z 124K followers, [----] engagements
"Aluminium redox catalysis enables cyclotrimerization of alkynes Nature Aluminium redox catalysis is achieved with a low-valent aluminium species carbazolylaluminylene enabling cyclotrimerization of alkynes and producing diverse benzene derivatives"
News Link @Nature 2026-02-11T16:04Z 2.6M followers, 12K engagements
"Wall Street Pulls Back From a Money-Spinning Bitcoin Trade - Bloomberg A quiet but telling shift is unfolding in the crypto derivatives market as one of the most reliable money-making trades shows signs of breaking down"
News Link @business 2026-01-21T12:32Z 9.8M followers, 13.9K engagements
"How -opioid receptor recognizes fentanyl - Nature Communications Structures of mu-opioid receptor (mOR) in complex with morphine derivatives have been determined; but the structural basis of mOR activation by fentanyl-like synthetic opioids remains unclear. Here authors use state-of-the-art simulation techniques and discover a secondary binding mode which is only accessible when the conserved His297 adopts a neutral HID tautomer state"
News Link @NaturePortfolio 2021-02-12T00:00Z 2.1M followers, 11.1M engagements
Top Derivatives Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"WHAL E OPENS $93 MILLION ETH LONG WITH 20X LEVERAGE A large trader has opened a $93 million long position on Ethereum using 20x leverage signaling a high-conviction directional bet. The aggressive positioning highlights elevated risk appetite in derivatives markets where sharp price swings could quickly amplify both gains and losses. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022770320403558889 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022770320403558889"
X Link @Crypto_TownHall 2026-02-14T20:30Z 104.7K followers, [----] engagements
"$736M IN SHORTS JUST GOT WIPED Bitcoin just printed the largest short liquidation event since [----] -- roughly $736M flushed in a single move. The last time we saw something bigger was September [--] [----] when liquidations hit about $773M. And it didnt even require a massive breakout to trigger it. That tells you positioning was crowded. Funding has been skewed toward shorts. Derivatives traders have been leaning bearish. The buildup of those positions has weighed on price while spot demand hasnt fully stepped in. But heres the structural setup: every short liquidation is forced buying. Stack"
X Link @CryptosR_Us 2026-02-14T19:54Z 302.9K followers, [----] engagements
"$BTC - #Bitcoin is approaching pivotal price zones that could unleash significant liquidation activity across major centralized exchanges. Recent derivatives data indicates that if Bitcoin climbs above $72000 short positions worth approximately $474 million could face liquidation pressure. Such a move would likely intensify upside volatility as forced buybacks accelerate momentum"
X Link @CryptoBlockto 2026-02-14T19:10Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements
"Says a lot when a post gets more bookmarks than likes People know D well that there is great info in the post. But They are so blown away by their initial read that they bookmark it and forget to like it https://t.co/TMfZyosdbC https://t.co/TMfZyosdbC"
X Link @DerivativesDon 2026-02-14T16:34Z 13.5K followers, 15.1K engagements
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