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<p>Institutional investors are adopting the 'Long DATs, Short Futures' strategy for cryptocurrency exposure, leveraging Digital Asset Treasury companies to hedge volatility with regulated futures, primarily involving Bitcoin and Ethereum.</p><p>This approach aligns traditional finance with crypto, enhancing market integration and influencing institutional strategies, potentially increasing demand for futures and altering crypto market dynamics by 2026.</p><p>The trade strategy of <strong>'Long DATs, Short Futures'</strong> is gaining traction as institutions seek to lessen direct crypto risk exposure.</p><p>Institutional investors utilize <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/11/05/long-dats-short-futures-a-new-wrinkle-on-the-basis-trade" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Digital Asset Treasury companies for spot exposure</a> and hedge with short futures strategies across major tokens.</p><h2 id="digital-asset-treasuries-gain-traction-with-institutions">Digital Asset Treasuries Gain Traction with Institutions</h2><p>The <strong>'Long DATs, Short Futures'</strong> trade emerges as institutions seek less direct exposure to crypto risk. Institutional players leverage <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/11/05/long-dats-short-futures-a-new-wrinkle-on-the-basis-trade" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Digital Asset Treasury companies for spot exposure and hedge using short futures strategies</a> across major tokens.</p><p>CoinFund leads the charge, with <strong>Chris Perkins</strong> advocating for Wall Street's adoption of the strategy. <strong>Regulated futures proliferation</strong> is expanding possibilities for these trades with emerging altcoin contracts.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/JupiterExchange/status/1983881577794076775" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a></blockquote><h2 id="hedge-funds-bet-on-cme-eth-futures-drop">Hedge Funds Bet on CME ETH Futures Drop</h2><p>Hedge funds have amassed <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/07/14/ether-sees-record-short-build-up-as-hedge-funds-pile-on-basis-trade" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">substantial short positions in CME ETH futures</a>, underlining market confidence. The <strong>strategy's success depends</strong> on regulated futures' growth and market sentiment shifts.</p><p>Experts anticipate <strong>limited profit opportunities</strong> in the short term, with <strong>current future bases</strong> suppressed at 3-4%. However, prior surges in <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/20/bitcoin-etf-inflows-surge-as-basis-trade-nears-9-signaling-renewed-demand" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETF inflows following basis increases</a> suggest potential for gains in favorable conditions.</p><h2 id="microstrategy-s-model-a-benchmark-for-futures-success">MicroStrategy's Model: A Benchmark for Futures Success</h2><p>Historical use of the bitcoin ETF/futures basis trade provides precedent, with <strong>MicroStrategy's performance</strong> as a key model. Similar conditions previously saw liquidity impacts from major withdrawals.</p><p>According to Chris Perkins, "Markets are always hunting for the next big trade. In 2026, I believe the trade will be a new wrinkle on the traditional basis trades where investors go long Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs), and short futures." He anticipates increased Wall Street interest as futures expand, leading to more mature strategies beyond BTC/ETH involvement.</p><figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: This <a href="https://www.kanalcoin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a> provides information only and is not financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are risky. We do not guarantee accuracy and are not liable for losses. Conduct your own research before investing.</em></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><a href="https://www.kanalcoin.com/institutions-long-dats-short-futures/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on kanalcoin.com</a>

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