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OKX will list the AEON/USD spot trading pair at 12:00 UTC on July 27, 2026. This move aims to support the USD ecosystem and meet users' diversified trading needs. Users can check the availability of corresponding tokens or products in their region within the OKX app.
Read originalFINRA has issued Regulatory Notice 26-15, seeking public comment on the modernization updates to interpretive guidance related to best execution under FINRA Rule 5310. The comment submission deadline is September 25, 2026.
Read originalHummingbot v2.15.0 has been officially released. The default rate oracle source has been switched from binance to gate_io, a new Lighter connector has been added, and the functionality and stability of connectors for multiple exchanges including Hyperliquid, BingX, and Binance have been optimized. This version update includes 28 feature improvements and bug fixes, and also welcomes 3 first-time contributors.
Read originalThe article points out that data mining and AI-driven 'quant by feel' are identical in essence and philosophy, both attempting to skip the core step of understanding how markets work and profit directly from the market. A genuine trading edge requires identifying the counterparty being profited from, the reason they continue to pay, and the rationale for one's own ability to participate in the trade; such structural edge cannot be identified through backtesting optimization alone.
Read originalThe author argues that mean reversion, trend, and momentum are merely labels for price movements rather than trading edges. A true edge requires first identifying the underlying structural cause and then validating it with data. The article uses three types of mean-reversion scenarios as examples: forced liquidation by leveraged funds, scheduled rebalancing of crypto leveraged tokens, and month-end stock-bond rebalancing by wealth management institutions. All three scenarios involve identifiable trading flows that are insensitive to price.
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