Options
The Ether Trade That Made the Most Noise Last Week
A so-called whale placed a large buy order for bearish put options tied to ether, seeking protection against an extended price slide to below $400 by the end of June.
Bitcoin, Ether Options Market See Mixed Flow Ahead of US Jobs Report
Some traders have been buying downside protection in bitcoin and ether, while others are building strategies that profit from a big move in either direction, experts told CoinDesk.
Marex Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon
Many investors see the crypto exchange gaining market share in the wake of rival FTX's collapse and prefer to express their view via structured products, Marex Solutions' Ilan Solot said.
DeFi Derivatives Trading Has Untapped Potential
If we learn to read the markets, make smart use of the data at our disposal and overcome a few speed bumps along the way, options will certainly drive the next era of DeFi to higher highs than ever before.
Crypto Options Market Has Become More 'Interdealer' Since FTX's Blowup: Paradigm
Market makers' share of crypto options trading volume settled through OTC platform Paradigm has increased as hedge funds, family offices and high-net worth individuals sit on the fence. The situation may persist for some time.
Perplexing Tranquility? Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Hits Lowest Since October 2020
Bitcoin's volatility will continue to drop as the economic backdrop improves and the market becomes resilient to the negative FTX headlines, one observer said.
Cumberland Favors Bitcoin Option Trades to Profit From US CPI
Sell bitcoin June expiry calls and hedge the same with short-dated December expiry options, Cumberland said.
Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Registered Record Trading Volume in November
Deribit was busier than ever as FTX-induced uncertainty boosted demand for options or hedging instruments.
There’s Still Investment Opportunity After the Fall of FTX
Those undaunted by the contagion could potentially take advantage of steep discounts in funds, options/futures, crypto stocks - and yes, tokens.
Matrixport Favors 'Systematic Bitcoin Call Overwriting' Strategy for 2023
The approach involves owning bitcoin while selling weekly call options with strike prices above the market level.
