Bitcoin options just overtook futures for the first time, and the new way institutions hedge is trapping retail leverage
By mid-January, open interest in Bitcoin options rose to about $74.1 billion, edging past Bitcoin futures open interest…
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Why $13B in Bitcoin options expiring this week is a price nothing burger
Every few months, headlines warn of a looming multi-billion-dollar options expiry poised to shake Bitcoin price. This quarter’s…
Is Bitcoin now a $57B volatility trade – or just the start?
Behind every rally and every crash lies an invisible engine: options dealers rebalancing billions in Bitcoin exposure. As…
Bitcoin price should hold above $112k as futures remain steady while options rise
The derivatives market absorbed a week of falling Bitcoin price without the kind of leverage reduction that usually…
Bitcoin options OI swells to $38B as calls crowd at $100,000 strike price
Bitcoin (BTC) options open interest expanded from $30.33 billion on April 21 to $37.92 billion on April 24,…
Bullish bets soar as Bitcoin call options target $120K strike
Analyzing open interest distribution across different strike prices offers critical insights into market sentiment and potential price trajectories.…
Options OI sees historic plunge as market shifts to cautious trading
The Bitcoin options market saw significant volatility in December, as the total open interest dropped from $44.99 billion…
Bitcoin options OI hits $44B as futures trading cools
The holiday spirit failed to bring any stability to the crypto market, with Bitcoin seeing its price drop…
Options wield outsized influence on Bitcoin’s volatility
Options are often a leading market indicator, reflecting traders’ expectations for price direction and volatility. This dynamic is…
Investors hedge bets on Bitcoin with $50K call options before ETF decision
The crypto market is currently charged with tension, anticipating the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s impending decision on…