2024: A Year of Bullish Trends and Events in Digital Assets

Bybit is updating its Open Interest (OI) data methodology starting June 11, 2026. The exchange will transition from bilateral (double-sided) counting to single-counted OI, aligning with industry standards. **Key Points:** - OI reporting numbers will change in how they're displayed - User positions, margin requirements, and profit/loss remain completely unaffected - The change aims to provide cleaner market activity tracking - This represents a shift from their October 2025 update to bilateral counting The technical adjustment only impacts how market data is presented to traders, not the actual trading mechanics or account balances. [Full details]( https://i.bybit.com/1vV4Pabe)

Bybit has expanded its stock perpetual offerings with three new listings: - **AMD Stock** ($AMDSTOCKUSDT) - **Western Digital** ($WDCUSDT) - **Bloom Energy** ($BEUSDT) All three stock perpetuals are now available for trading on the platform. [Trade AMD](https://i.bybit.com/JabiWVY) | [Trade WDC](https://i.bybit.com/f4JabaL) | [Trade BE](https://i.bybit.com/17sNoabk)

**Major developments are unfolding, yet Bitcoin remains range-bound.** - **SpaceX disclosed its Bitcoin holdings** for the first time - **New crypto legislation is advancing** through regulatory channels - **Volatility has dropped to historic lows**, creating an unusual market environment Despite these typically market-moving events, BTC continues trading around $77K in a tight range. The combination of corporate adoption news, regulatory progress, and suppressed volatility creates a unique standoff between bulls and bears. This price action contrasts sharply with typical market behavior when similar catalysts emerge.

**Bybit Issues HTX Transfer Warning** Bybit has advised users to avoid HTX-related addresses following recent regulatory actions. Key points: - Transfers to/from HTX-linked addresses may trigger additional AML and compliance checks - Users should ensure all activities comply with local laws and platform policies - HTX responds that UK sanctions target Huobi Global S.A., a separate entity from the HTX exchange - HTX states operations remain unaffected and user funds are safe The UK issued sanctions without prior notice, according to HTX. The exchange says it will cooperate with authorities to address concerns. [Read more about UK sanctions](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/uk-issues-sanctions-against-justin-181534200.html)

Bybit has introduced automated trading capabilities for tokenized traditional finance assets through its Futures Bots platform. **Key Features:** - Automated strategy execution on perpetual futures contracts - Available assets include tokenized versions of major companies: - Tesla (TSLAUSDT) - Google (GOOGLUSDT) - Amazon (AMZNUSDT) This follows a similar move by Binance in February 2026, which added TradFi perpetuals for Amazon, MicroStrategy, Palantir, Circle, and Coinbase. The integration allows traders to apply algorithmic trading strategies to traditional equity exposure within the crypto derivatives ecosystem.