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Crypto Options Traders Bet Against Volatility
"Given the absence of big news in August, selling volatility and taking a vacation for solid theta gains is the only thing I can do right now," one trader said. Crypto traders typically short volatility by selling, or writing, call or put options.

First Mover Americas: Upbit Moves Up to No. 2 in Spot Trading Volume
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 4, 2023.

Bitcoin Holdings on OTC Desks Decline 33%: Glassnode
Over-the-counter desk balances are widely considered a proxy for institutional activity. Still, caution is warranted when drawing conclusions.

Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData
The increase suggests that institutions might be hedging their positions.

First Mover Americas: Justice Department May Charge Binance With Fraud: Report
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 3, 2023.

Crypto Traders Might Want to Track Ether 'Slippage' Indicator. Here's Why
Hyblock's slippage indicator has consistently marked short-term trend changes in the second-largest cryptocurrency this year.

CRV Gets Plunge Protection on Binance as Market Makers Add Bid-Side Liquidity
Market makers moved to arrest the slide in Curve's CRV following last weekend's attack against the decentralized exchange.

First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers Filing
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023.

Litecoin Halving Unlikely to Drive Immediate Price Gains, Past Data Show
Litecoin's blockchain will cut the per-block reward to 6.25 LTC from 12.5 LTC.

Bitcoin Dips Below $29K, BNB Slides After Report on DOJ's Binance Concerns
Crypto markets have reversed overnight gains alongside weakness in stock markets and rising Treasury yields.
