Bitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry Looms
Dealer hedging could breed volatility at around $70,000, one observer said.
Options
First Mover Americas: Robinhood Shares Jump, Layer 2s Become Cheaper
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Plans $1B Bond Sale
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
First Mover Americas: Ether Options Traders Prepare for Downside
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Ether Put Demand Signals Weakness After $4K Price Breakout
By locking in the right to sell ETH at a predetermined price, options traders are preparing for short-term weakness after the cryptocurrency hit a two-year high.
Return of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call Option
Bitcoin traders are having a relook at the $200,000 call option after a gap of nearly three years.
Crypto Traders Hedge Bitcoin Rally After 40% Rise in 4 Weeks, Options Data Show
Some traders have started buying puts to protect against a potential sharp decline, according to Greeks.Live.
Ether’s $3K Breakout Partly Fueled by Dealer Hedging, Analyst Says
Options dealers likely bought ETH in spot/futures market to hedge their short call exposure, adding to bullish momentum, BloFin’s Griffin Ardern said.
Crypto Traders See 20% Chance of Bitcoin Topping $70K by April End: DeFi Options Marketplace Lyra
Bitcoin has rallied 35% in three weeks, with mining reward halving due in April.
Bitcoin Traders Scoop Up Options Bets At $65K And Higher
The bullish flow is reminiscent of the 2020-2021 bull market when traders consistently snapped up bitcoin calls at levels well above the going market rate.