Bitcoin Options


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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Analysts Expect a Short-Squeeze

Bitcoin sellers are expected to cover positions, which could lead to higher prices next week.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Why Bitcoin Needs to Defend $30K

An analysis of trades in the bitcoin options market reveals a crucial price threshold where selling might accelerate.

Bitcoin call options open interest looks highest at  around $40,000, while put options open interest is high at $30,000.

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Traders Make Money Selling 'Strangles' as Bitcoin Goes Quiet

A strangle is essentially a bet that bitcoin’s price won’t break out anytime soon.

Bitcoin options traders are betting the market waters will stay calm.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rangebound Into the Weekend, Lags Crypto Stocks

The cryptocurrency is expected to hold support above $30,000.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Outperforms Top Cryptocurrencies in June

The outperformance came despite a negative month for the leading cryptocurrency by market cap.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode Ahead of Options Expiry

Bitcoin is recovering from a volatile shakeout. Options expiry has large open interest around $40K.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart

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Bitcoin 'Options Smile' Shows Market Fearful of Downside Despite Tesla News

Bitcoin option's smile shows persistent fears of deeper drop and low expectations for a quick rally.

Bitcoin's "options smile" looks more like a smirk.

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Bitcoin at $200K by Year's End? Some Crypto Options Traders Make That Bet

The long-term bullish bet is akin to buying a lottery ticket.

Bitcoin options traders have recently bet on the cryptocurrency ending 2021 at well below the current price.

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Bitcoin's Long-Term Put Options See Sustained Demand as Price Consolidates

The options market is flashing signs of concern about an extended price sell-off.

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