Deribit


Videos

Traders Call $120K Bitcoin Next Resistance Level

Where is bitcoin's next resistance level? Data from Deribit shows that BTC's $120,000 strike call option is the most popular contract at the moment, with a notional open interest of over $1.9 billion. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Traders Call $120K Bitcoin Next Resistance Level

Markets

Bitcoin Options Worth $9B Expire Friday, Traders May be Thankful for the Post-Thanksgiving Volatility

Approximately 45% ($4.2 billion) of the notional value in bitcoin that is set to expire is currently "in the money".

OI by Strike Price: Nov 29 (Deribit)

Videos

Bitcoin Nears $100K as BTC Battles Pullback with Bullish Sentiment

Bitcoin has reached yet another new record above $98,000 in New York Thursday morning. BTC futures on Deribit maturing next year are already trading above the $100,000, when will bitcoin eventually cross that threshold? CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Chart of the Day

Markets

Bitcoin Futures Smash Through $100K Barrier on Deribit

Deribit's BTC futures expiring in March, June and September 2025 trade above $100,000.

Contracts expiring in March 2025 and beyond trade above $100K. (Deribit)

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show

"It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.

Vote (RGY23/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin’s $4.2B October Options Expiry May Increase Short-Term Volatility

Approximately 16% ($682 million) of the notional value in bitcoin that is set to expire is currently “in the money.”

Open Interest by Strike Price (Deribit)

Videos

What You Should Know Before Bitcoin's Unusually Busy Weekend

According to Deribit options data tracked by Arbelos Markets, bitcoin's options expiring on Oct 5 are trading at higher implied volatility (IV) compared to Oct. 25 options. The so-called IV kink signals expectations for an unusually volatile Saturday. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Recent Videos

Markets

Bitcoin Set for Unusually Busy Weekend After Friday's Payrolls Data, Volatility Kink Indicates

BTC's implied volatility curve shows a noticeable kink on Oct. 5, signaling expectations for an unusually volatile Saturday.

Water. (https://pixabay.com/photos/rapids-water-turbulence-flowing-355737/)

Videos

Bitcoin $100K Call Option Draws Nearly $1B Open Interest on Deribit

Traders have locked in almost $1 billion in bullish bets of bitcoin reaching $100,000 on derivatives exchange Deribit, the highest among all other BTC options listed on the exchange, according to Deribit Metrics. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Recent Videos

Markets

Bitcoin $100K Bullish Bet Draws Nearly $1B Open Interest on Deribit

The $100,000 call is the most popular bitcoin option on Deribit.

BTC Options: Distribution of open interest across all expirations. (Deribit)

Pageof 10