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.
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Bitcoin Set for Unusually Busy Weekend After Friday's Payrolls Data, Volatility Kink Indicates
[Oct 4 6:55 AM] BTC's implied volatility curve shows a noticeable kink on Oct. 5, signaling expectations for an unusually volatile Saturday.
Man turns $88K into $415M with Tesla, then sues after losing it all
[Oct 4 6:07 AM] Christopher DeVocht made a large share of his wealth from Tesla options before its share price tanked in 2022, triggering a cascade of problems.
Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash
[Oct 3 9:50 AM] The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.4M) in premium.
XRP's 'Bearish Skew' Persists Amid 10% Price Slide Following SEC Appeal and ETF Filing
[Oct 3 6:24 AM] Just as optimism was about to surge, clouds rolled in, pushing prices lower.
Bitcoin $100K Bullish Bet Draws Nearly $1B Open Interest on Deribit
[Oct 1 10:42 AM] The $100,000 call is the most popular bitcoin option on Deribit.
Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K and Higher as BTC Registers Three-Week Winning Streak
[Sep 30 5:33 AM] BTC has registered its first three-week winning trend since February.
Ethereum bulls and bears fight to win this week’s $2.8B ETH options expiry
[Sep 26 1:45 AM] Ethereum price showed strength in September, but data suggests holding above $2,600 will be a challenge.
$8.1B in Bitcoin options expire this month — Do bulls or bears have the upper hand?
[Sep 24 6:14 PM] Will this week’s $8.1 billion Bitcoin options expiry fuel a rally to $70,000 or should traders anticipate a correction?
Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Options Get the SEC Green Light
[Sep 20 9:59 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing…
SEC Approves Options Trading on BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT
[Sep 20 9:42 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just granted approval for the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).BREAKING: 
SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot #Bitcoin
SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot #Bitcoin SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF
[Sep 20 9:26 PM] The SEC notice seemed to be an industry first after the commission approved the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January.
Bitcoin options markets reduce risk hedges — Are new range highs in sight?
[Sep 19 6:59 PM] Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level.
Does Bitcoin’s negative funding rate signal that bears are in total control?
[Sep 11 8:28 PM] Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate shows lack of confidence from bulls, but options markets are displaying resilience.
Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out
[Sep 10 10:56 AM] Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.
Trump-Harris Debate Expected to Drive Crypto Volatility, QCP Capital Says
[Sep 9 8:30 PM] QCP Capital notes that the highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris may have a significant impact on the crypto market. Both figures, who are among the most polarizing in recent U.S…
Bitcoin price volatility expected at Fed September FOMC meeting — Here’s how to prepare
[Aug 30 9:30 PM] Bitcoin traders expect BTC to rally if the Fed rolls out a 0.50% rate cut, but hedging these bullish positions is also necessary. Here is how it's done.
Cboe files amended applications to list Bitcoin, Ethereum options in US
[Aug 29 4:55 PM] The applications cover ETFs from issuers including Grayscale, iShares, and Fidelity.
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
[Aug 28 1:30 AM] Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending…
CME to launch bite-sized Bitcoin ‘Friday’ futures in bid for retail
[Aug 27 4:11 PM] Each futures contract is sized at one-50th of 1 BTC.
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Index Options, Aims to Boost Crypto Market Maturity
[Aug 27 4:09 PM] Nasdaq, in collaboration with CF Benchmarks, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX). If approved, this new product will offer investors a sophisticated tool to manage…
U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest
[Aug 20 6:26 AM]
Bitcoin has room to fall amid ‘unusual’ open interest — CoinGlass
[Aug 16 5:29 AM] Total open interest on Bitcoin futures hit $29 billion on Aug. 16 despite Bitcoin’s price decline.
Chance of Bitcoin price drop to $52K rises as derivatives show traders losing hope
[Aug 12 6:40 PM] Worsening US macroeconomic data and some slight changes in the Bitcoin options market could be signs that BTC’s price weakness is set to intensify.
XRP Bullish Options' Popularity Jump May Be Due to ETF Speculation, Observers Say
[Aug 12 9:38 AM] Traders have locked in over $2 million in XRP's $1.10 call option listed on Deribit, the highest across all available maturities.
Expect Bitcoin ETF options to launch before 2025
[Aug 11 10:59 PM] You can expect Bitcoin ETF options to begin trading in the United States before 2025.
‘Definitely some movement’ on Bitcoin ETF options as CBOE re-files application
[Aug 9 5:06 AM] CBOE has filed an updated 44-page rule change proposal “with more meat,” which could be good news for those hoping for options trading on spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bullish Bitcoin traders better positioned for Friday’s $5.5B options expiry
[Jul 24 1:41 PM] Bullish Bitcoin options traders expect a hefty profit from Friday’s expiry now that Germany and Mt. Gox wallets have been emptied
Deribit's New Bitcoin, Ether Options Tied to U.S. Elections Get Thumbs Up From Crypto Traders
[Jul 17 2:47 AM]
Market Trends Favor Ethereum as ETF Launch Nears, Finds Bybit and Block Scholes Study
[Jul 15 3:26 PM] A recent report from Bybit and Block Scholes reveals shifting investor sentiment in the crypto derivatives market, favoring ethereum over bitcoin. This insight, derived from analysis of market trends across various trading formats, highlights an…