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Pro Crypto Traders Are Leveraging IBIT Options to Bet on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Doubling to $100: Observers

[today 7:28 AM] The bullish sentiment in the IBIT options is consistent with the noticeable activity in the $200,000 bitcoin call trading on Deribit.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF options see ‘unheard of’ $1.9B traded on first day

[today 4:02 AM] Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said “$1.9 billion is unheard of for day one,” as the debut for options on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw huge volumes.

Bitcoin to $100K: What will milestone mean for derivatives markets?

[yesterday 8:51 PM] Bitcoin analysts and traders have long dreamed of a $100,000 BTC price, but what would the achievement mean for derivatives markets? 

Bitcoin Makes New All-Time High of $94,000 as ETF Options Go Live

[yesterday 6:31 PM] Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds options are making solid volume on their first day.

First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal

[yesterday 1:03 PM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

Crypto Valley Exchange to Go Live in January With Cheap On-Chain Futures and Options Trading

[yesterday 12:00 PM] The decentralized exchange for futures and options trading plans to go live on Arbitrum on Jan. 8.

Ethereum's Ether Has Fallen Out of Investor Favor and How

[yesterday 6:52 AM] The market assigns a very low probability of ether challenging its year-to-date high of around $4,000 by the end of December.

Why US spot Bitcoin options launch is such a big deal

[yesterday 5:44 AM] “The floodgates for Bitcoin’s next evolution in financial markets are about to open,” said Bitcoin custody firm Theya's head of growth, Joe Consorti. 

Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Could Start Trading As Early As Tomorrow

[Nov 18 9:04 PM] Options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds could become available as soon as Tuesday, according to Nasdaq.

Is Bitcoin on Shaky Ground? Market Signals Reflect Patterns That Foretold the Recent Slide in Trump Media Shares

[Nov 15 7:53 AM] Shares in Trump media experienced a similar dynamic before the recent price slide.

Hitting and holding $100K Bitcoin price depends on $11.8B end-of-year BTC options expiry

[Nov 13 9:57 PM] Bitcoin’s ability to reach and hold the $100,000 level will be influenced by the upcoming $11.8 billion options expiry.

Bitcoin Traders Pile Into $100K CME Options as Price Climbs Through $93K: CF Benchmarks

[Nov 13 4:14 PM] BTC blasted through the $90,000 resistance level on Wednesday, defying the dollar strength.

XRP's 90 Cents Calls Dominate Options Markets as Prices Hover Near 65 Cents: Godbole

[Nov 12 1:20 PM] XRP trades close to a major supply zone that has consistently capped upside for over a year.

Why Bitcoin's Record Price Rally May Be Choked Between $90K and $100K?

[Nov 11 1:55 PM] As bitcoin's ongoing price surge gives off an aura of invincibility, one force threatens to slow the ascent above $90,000.

Bitcoin Aims For $80K as Futures Premium Soars and Whopping $1.6B in Open Options Bet Hints Price Swings

[Nov 10 5:55 AM]

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show

[Nov 5 6:28 AM] "It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.

Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst

[Nov 4 6:58 AM] While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.

Institutional Investors Position for Bitcoin Volatility Into the U.S. Election

[Oct 30 6:42 PM] Some $350 million notional value of November call options traded on CME with a breakeven bitcoin price of nearly $80,000, anticipating a rally next month, one analyst noted.

What happens to Bitcoin price if Microsoft shareholders vote to buy BTC?

[Oct 25 9:30 PM] Microsoft’s upcoming vote on whether or not to build a Bitcoin position is just another sign of corporations’ and institutional investors’ growing interest in BTC.

The Popular $100K Year-End Goal for Bitcoin Has Less Than 10% Probability in Options Market

[Oct 25 8:25 AM] The low pricing seems consistent with stable and rangebound implied volatility.

Institution Takes $25M Hedge Bet on Derive's Bitcoin Options Market as U.S. Election Looms

[Oct 24 7:49 AM] The institution set up a multi-legged strategy in Derive's onchain options market, generating $25 million in volume.

Crypto bulls endure second-biggest liquidation day in October

[Oct 24 5:54 AM] Traders who bet the crypto market would keep rising suffered the second-largest day of liquidations this month as Bitcoin and Ether both slid.

ApeCoin Traders Make Bold Moves in PowerTrade's Altcoin Options Market

[Oct 22 6:04 AM] APE has doubled in value to $1.5 since the weekend.

Bitcoin falls under $67K as stocks sell-off, but BTC derivatives are stable

[Oct 21 9:00 PM] Bitcoin price saw a sharp sell-off today, but the BTC futures market is showing zero signs of fear.

SEC approves NYSE, CBOE listings of Bitcoin options ETFs

[Oct 18 9:25 PM] Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets.

Bitcoin's Inverse Ties With Dollar Index Challenged as U.S. Election Looms

[Oct 16 6:34 AM] Traders seek upside exposure in BTC even as FX option indicate a bias a bullish bias for the dollar index.

Tether mulls lending to commodity traders: Report

[Oct 14 5:57 PM] The USDt issuer needs ways to deploy billions of dollars in profits, and commodity traders could benefit from expanded credit.

Bitcoin Price Braces For Volatility Ahead Of Chinese Stimulus Speculations, Options Expiry

[Oct 12 6:00 AM] Bitcoin (BTC) may experience increased volatility in the coming days, driven by speculation surrounding another Chinese fiscal stimulus announcement and the expiration of BTC options worth $1.1 billion. Chinese Stimulus Measures To Help Bitcoin?…

Bitcoin price fell 24%+ the last time this metric turned negative — Will it happen again? 

[Oct 10 9:10 PM] Bitcoin derivatives metrics shifted as BTC price fell under $59,000 today. Are lower prices incoming?

Whale Alert: $1M BTC Trade Bets on Volatility Expansion Outside $53K-$87K Range

[Oct 9 10:56 AM] The long straddle involving the November expiry $66,000 call and put options crossed the tape on Deribit early Wednesday.