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Bitcoin Option Traders Bet on Bullish Move Following Volatility Squeeze

While bitcoin's range play continues, options traders look to be betting on a big move to the higher side soon.

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Market Wrap: With Low Volatility, Traders Seem to Like $9,000 Bitcoin

Bitcoin traders love hitting buy on their terminals when the price is around $9,000.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Expect Big Move as Volatility Plummets

Bitcoin volatility drops to historic lows as the cryptocurrency stays just above $9,000.

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Bitcoin Facing Greater Price Volatility Than Ether in Q3, Options Market Data Suggests

Options market data suggests bitcoin could become more volatile than ether over the next three months.

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DeFi Platform Opyn Launches Put Options on Compound Token

Decentralized options marketplace Opyn has launched put options on COMP that will provide a safety net of sorts should COMP’s fortunes take a turn for the worse.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $9K as Market Struggles With Uncertainty

After a quick dip in the crypto market, bitcoin is holding steady amid precariousness in the options market and the greater economic picture.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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First Mover: What’s Going On With Bitcoin Derivatives?

Surging open interest on bitcoin futures and options contracts might well be a sign that a breakout could be imminent.

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Market Wrap: A Sea of Red Across Markets as Bitcoin Drops to $9.2K

Bitcoin experienced a dip on Wednesday, but equities and other assets also dropped on an uncertain economic outlook.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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Bitcoin Options Market Faces Record $1 Billion Expiry on Friday

The cryptocurrency’s options market is on its way to a record $1 billion monthly expiry this Friday.

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DeFi Hedging Startup Opyn Raises $2.16M Seed Round Led by Dragonfly Capital

Opyn, a hedging instrument for decentralized finance (DeFi) has closed a $2.16 million funding round led by Dragonfly Capital.

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