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How One Fund Used the Carry Trade to Beat Bitcoin

LedgerPrime's crypto quant fund is up 78% thanks to price discrepancies in the spot and derivatives markets.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Nudges Up as Regulatory Risks Linger

Bitcoin gave up some gains on Wednesday, suggesting the short-squeeze rally is fading.

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How One Ether Options Trader May Have Lost $3M in a Trade Gone Bad

Selling options, be it a put or a call, is better suited for institutions with ample capital and a high-risk tolerance.

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Bitcoin Futures' Open Interest Drops More Than Half in 2 Months

The Arcane Research report says this downward trading indicates institutional investors are being “cautious” at the moment.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Declines as Fed Projects Interest Rate Rise in 2023

The U.S. central bank also increased estimates of coming inflation to 3% from the 2.2% projection in March, largely due to transitory factors.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sustains 'Musk Jump' as Crypto Sentiment Improves

Bitcoin tests $40K following positive comments from Tesla's CEO Elon Musk and hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones.

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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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