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B2C2 Adds Electronic Crypto Options to Over-the-Counter Trading Platform
Clients of the liquidity provider can now trade over-the-counter options electronically in an expansion beyond the “voice via chat” options trading started a year ago.
Digital Asset Data Provider Amberdata Acquires Crypto Analytics Company Genesis Volatility
The deal will allow Amberdata to expand its DeFi analytics offerings to institutional clients, which include Citi, Fidelity and Nasdaq.
DeFi Options Platform Opyn's 'Crab Strategy' Generates 14% Return in Comatose Ether Market
Opyn's strategy allows investors with little knowledge of options to generate alpha in a sideways market with a single click. However, it's not without risks.
Bitcoin Technical Indicator Signals Big Moves With Some Traders Getting Ready to 'Sell Volatility'
Options look pricier, one expert said, adding now is the time to sell volatility.
Bitcoin Options Traders, Burned by Last Month’s CPI Report, Now Seek Downside Protection
Investors seem worried the impending U.S. inflation report may inject renewed downside volatility in bitcoin and are preparing for the same.
Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation, But It Might Be Bearish
Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps – a type of leveraged trading contract in cryptocurrency markets – has spiked to an all-time high.
Crypto Options Trading Startup Synquote Raises $2.8M From Initialized, Polygon
The company will look to expand its platform for trading derivatives contracts in tokens that don’t usually have such markets.
Ether, Bitcoin Could See Turbulence as Open Interest Leverage Ratio Soars to Record High
"The rising ratio indicates open interest is outpacing market size and increases the risk of volatility," one researcher said.
Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near
Block traders are buying ether strangles, which involves buying both bullish and bearish option contracts.
Cboe Digital Names Jump Crypto, Robinhood and DRW Among Expected Equity Partners
The new digital entity will operate the existing spot, derivative and clearing platforms of ErisX, which Cboe recently acquired.
