# Market Makers

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Bitcoin Braces for $10.5B Options Expiry as Bulls Eye Bear Market Exit
2026-02-26 15:06:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A massive $10.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry scheduled for Friday is set to trigger significant volatility, potentially serving as a catalyst to end the prevailing bear market. Traders are closely monitoring the put-to-call ratio and 'max pain' price points to determine if bulls can reclaim momentum.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/bitcoin-10-5b-options-expiry-analysis

### Fireplace Raises $1.5M to Institutionalize Prediction Market Infrastructure
2026-02-19 19:22:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Fireplace has secured $1.5 million in funding to develop institutional-grade trading infrastructure for prediction markets, signaling a shift toward professional participation in event-based forecasting. The investment aims to bridge the gap between retail-driven platforms and the high-performance requirements of sophisticated financial institutions.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/fireplace-funding-institutional-prediction-markets

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