Options
Options Market Shows Call Bias as Bitcoin Prepares for New Price High
Bitcoin's call options are drawing higher value than puts.
Crypto Options Giant Deribit Launches Bitcoin Volatility Index
The exchange is planning to roll out futures tied to the index soon. It's not a "fear gauge" but an "action gauge."
Ether-Bitcoin Implied Volatility Spread Points to a Macro-Driven Market
Historically, the implied volatility spread has proven a reliable indicator of upcoming shifts in market leadership.
Bitcoin Options Traders Position for Gains (to $80K?) in Historically Bullish April
Theoretically, the $80,000 call represents a bet that bitcoin would settle above that level on April 30.
Bitcoin Traders Brace for Record $6B in Options to Expire Friday
The record bitcoin options expiry could be bearish overhang on the market.
Bitcoin's Price Volatility Expectations Slip to Lowest in 3 Months
"Falling implied volatility suggests that markets are expecting sideways price action," one analyst said.
This Ether Options Play by Institutions Has Lottery Ticket Potential
A pair of wildly speculative options trades on cryptocurrency trading network Paradigm has analysts’ tongues wagging.
Bitcoin’s Put-Call Ratio Hits 9-Month High, but That’s Not Necessarily Bearish
The spike may be being fueled by increased put selling, which is usually done when the market is expected to consolidate, or rally.
Institutions Are Making Bullish Bets on Bitcoin Rallying to $75K by May - Or Even Higher
Institutions are loading up on bull call spreads in anticipation of a continued bitcoin price rally.
Institutions Not Worried About Bitcoin Dropping Below $40K, Options Data Shows
Lack of hedging demand for long-term put options shows institutions remain unconcerned by Monday's price drop.
