IBIT surpasses Deribit as largest Bitcoin options venue
IBIT surpasses Deribit with $38B in Bitcoin options open interest, reshaping crypto markets. Wall Street’s rise in Bitcoin options brings tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and less volatility. Deribit, now owned…
Bitcoin options market signals ‘summer slowdown’: Glassnode
Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop in spot and futures volumes, which signals a potential summer lull. Low volatility and thinning liquidity could see a consolidation phase with a potential…
Bitcoin holds above $107K ahead of major quarterly options expiry
Bitcoin (BTC) held steady above $107,500 ahead of a major options expiry on Friday. 38% of Deribit’s $40B in BTC options open interest will expire, with a “max pain” price…
Bitcoin falls to $103K, options skew hits 3-month low as mideast tensions drive oil prices higher
A sharp escalation in Middle East tensions sent shockwaves through global financial markets in the early Asian trading hours, triggering a significant spike in oil prices and prompting a flight…
Cboe seeks US SEC nod for spot Ethereum ETF options
Cboe has submitted a 19b-4 filing to be allowed to list and trade options on spot Ethereum ETFs. The proposal follows high demand for Ethereum ETFs. NYSE American has made…
Crypto market maker DWF Labs launches tailored options trading
DWF Labs has launched tailored crypto options. The DWF Options includes an Options Concierge to demystify the complexities of options trading for users. DWF Labs recently finalized the design for…
Cboe to launch first cash-settled Bitcoin index options
Cboe to launch cash-settled Bitcoin index options based on the CBTX index on Dec 2. The options will offer indirect exposure to Bitcoin via US spot Bitcoin ETFs. Mini options…
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options brings in nearly $2b in trade on day one
Bitcoin hit a record of more than $94,000 following the launch of options contracts on BlackRock’s IBIT 289,000 contracts were Calls and 65,000 were Puts, meaning investors were bullish on…
Singapore’s DBS Bank to launch crypto options and structured notes in Q4 2024
DBS Bank to launch OTC crypto options trading linked to BTC and ETH in Q4 2024. Clients can hedge against volatility through options and structured notes. DBS continues integrating blockchain…
Nasdaq and Cboe eyeing Bitcoin ETF Options, Pullix’s PLX presale nears $4M
SEC nods propel Bitcoin ETF options trading by Nasdaq and Cboe, marking a significant leap in crypto investment avenues. Nasdaq’s BTC ETF options promise cost efficiency, advanced hedging; Analysts foresee…