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Bitcoin Reclaims $90,000 as ‘Hedging Shackles’ Fall After $1.8B Options Expiry
23.1.2026
Bitcoin’s $1.81 billion options expiry triggered sharp volatility, with prices swinging between $88,700 and $89,500 before rebounding above $90,000. The drop was fueled by four straight days of ETF outflows totaling $32 million and broader market fear linked to turbulence in the Japanese bond...
Why the CEO of crypto trading firm XBTO says gold is surging while bitcoin stays quiet in 2026: Asia Morning Briefing
21.1.2026
XBTO CEO Philippe Bekhazi told CoinDesk in an interview that ETFs, derivatives hedging, and corporate treasuries are compressing BTC swings, while metals absorb the macro stress trade
Lighter trading platform sees $250 million withdrawn 24 hours after airdrop
31.12.2025
Bubblemaps CEO says outflows seen on Lighter on Dec. 31 are not uncommon as users rebalance hedging positions and move on to the next farming opportunity
BTC Dips to $89K as LTH Covered Calls Trigger Market Maker Hedging
15.12.2025
Key Highlights: Long-term Bitcoin holders sell covered calls. BTC dips by 0.7% today, December 15, 2025. BTC is…
Bitcoin Treasuries to Move Beyond HODL to Yield, Hedging and Share Buybacks as NAV Discount Bites
22.11.2025
As the bitcoin treasury frenzy fades, the HODL pitch isn't completely dead, but firm should consider active reserve management to stand out, analysts say
Crypto Exchange Ripio Reveals $100M Crypto Treasury, Second Largest in Latin America
20.11.2025
The company's holdings, which include bitcoin and ether, have been managed through trading and hedging strategies since 2017
How Deep Are Bitcoin Traders Hedging After Recent Price Dip Below $100K?
6.11.2025
BTC recently fell below $100,000 as macro uncertainties weighed over spot ETF inflows
Gold's Record Frenzy Spurs Tokenized Gold’s $1B Daily Volume
17.10.2025
Investors are increasingly tapping gold-backed crypto tokens for active trading and hedging, a CEX.io report said
Bullish to Offer Bitcoin Options Trading With Top-Tier Consortium of Trading Partners
2.10.2025
The new offering comes as there is an increasing demand for hedging instruments across the full spectrum of crypto products
Bitcoin Traders Brace for NFP Shock With Hedging Plays
4.9.2025
The upcoming nonfarm payrolls report is expected to show an increase of 110,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%
Given Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance, Is it Time to Fully Ditch Gold in Favor of Bitcoin?
31.8.2025
Bitwise’s André Dragosch argues gold still protects against stock sell-offs while bitcoin hedges bond stress — raising questions about their roles in 2025 portfolios
CoinDesk Indices, Sentora Unveil Stablecoin Overnight Rates to Mirror Money Market Tools
17.6.2025
The CoinDesk Overnight Rates (CDOR) convert USDC and USDT stablecoin borrowing data on Aave into daily benchmarks to support hedging and rate-based products
Chart of the Week: Bitcoin's Summer Lull Still Offers 'Inexpensive' Trading Opportunity
15.6.2025
NYDIG Research said playing the low volatility through BTC options might yield a "relatively inexpensive" trade for directional traders
Luxor’s Aaron Foster on Bitcoin Mining’s Growing Sophistication
12.4.2025
The group’s director of business development, a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, says bitcoin miners are expanding into bitcoin pooling, hashrate hedging, AI and HPC
Altcoin Action in Powertrade's Options Market Heats Up Driven by XRP, SOL and DOGE
11.4.2025
Market volatility saw traders chase options for hedging and speculative activities
Luxor’s Aaron Forster on Bitcoin Mining's Growing Sophistication
3.4.2025
The group’s director of business development, a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, says bitcoin miners are expanding into bitcoin pooling, hashrate hedging, AI and HPC
Bitfinex Bitcoin long positions reach $5.1B — Is someone buying or hedging?
19.2.2025
Analysts speculate that the Bitcoin bull run is ready to resume after Bitfinex longs soar to $5.1 billion. Are they mistaken?
Market Makers May Keep Bitcoin Around $100K as Overheated Market Faces Pullback Risks
5.12.2024
The hedging activity of options market makers may ensure BTC price stability amid risks from elevated funding rates
Bitcoin Options Worth $9B Expire Friday, Traders May be Thankful for the Post-Thanksgiving Volatility
25.11.2024
November's expiry is due Friday at 08:00 UTC, with $9.4 billion in options expiry for bitcoin.Bitcoin's max pain price is $78,000, significantly lower than the current spot price. The majority of the put open interest represent hedging activity and not outright downside bets: European Head...
Crypto’s Unseen Impact on Treasury Demand: How Tokenization Might Redefine Market Hedging
1.11.2024
The U.S. Treasury’s report shows tokenized assets could drive significant demand for Treasuries, especially during crypto downturns. As Digital Assets Grow, Treasury Demand Finds Strength in Tokenized Safe Havens The U.S. Treasury Department released its Q4 2024 Treasury Borrowing Advisory...