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Reps. Nickel and Flood Advocate for SEC Approval of Options on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
3.5.2024
US Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel are pressing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on spot bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to address the delay.
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Bitcoin and Ether options worth $2.4B set to expire today, max BTC pain at $61K
3.5.2024
Data from the Debit exchange reveal that the put-to-call ratio for Bitcoin options contracts is currently at 0.50 with a maximum pain point at $61,000
US lawmakers urge SEC to approve Bitcoin options trading
2.5.2024
Representatives Mike Flood and Wiley Nickel urged the SEC's chair Gary Gensler to stop discriminating against Bitcoin funds in a letter
Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine
2.5.2024
Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said
SEC Initiates Consultations on Rule Change for Bitcoin Trading Options
26.4.2024
The SEC has initiated a new phase of discussions regarding a proposed rule alteration for the trading of options on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while also inviting public input on the matter.
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SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading
25.4.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs)
Ether Options Show Bias for Weakness Over 3 Months
17.4.2024
Ether's 90-day puts trade more expensive than calls on Deribit for the first time since January, according to Amberdata
The Rise of Crypto Options and Structured Products
10.4.2024
Retail dominance of crypto trading and the lack of institutional infrastructure and participation has led to imbalance in the structure of the options market. Here’s how we can address these challenges, says Abdulla Kanoo, Co-Founder of ARP Digital
DeFi Protocol Cega's New Options Product Marries Gold, Ether to Offer Up to 83% Yield
2.4.2024
The new offering called "Gold Rush" offers a trifecta of decent return, market exposure and protection from losses
Deribit To Set Up Global HQ in Dubai As VARA Grants Conditional License
2.4.2024
Deribit, the world's largest crypto options exchange, said Tuesday that its Dubai-based subsidiary was granted a conditional virtual asset service provider license by the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).
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Bitcoin Becomes More Volatile Than Ether as Halving Approaches
1.4.2024
Bitcoin's annualized 30-day historical or realized volatility rose to nearly 60% late last week, surpassing ether's 30-day realized volatility by nearly 10 percentage points
Arrow Markets Secures $4M in Series A to Forge New Paths in Crypto Options Trading
30.3.2024
On Friday, the Avalanche-based options protocol, Arrow Markets, unveiled its successful $4 million Series A fundraising initiative. The global project aiming to “revolutionize crypto options trading” garners support from prominent backers including Framework Ventures, Delphi Ventures, and...
Bitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry Looms
28.3.2024
Dealer hedging could breed volatility at around $70,000, one observer said
Goldman Seeing 'Resurgence of Interest' for Crypto Options From Hedge Fund Clients: Bloomberg
25.3.2024
The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in January brought about a pickup in interest from Goldman's existing clients
$100K to $150K — Traders Target Six-Figure Heights With Long-Dated Bitcoin Call Options
18.3.2024
Recent data reveals a significant uptick in open interest for bitcoin futures and options across various trading platforms in recent weeks. On Monday, insights from QCP Capital indicated a notable interest in long-term September and December bitcoin calls, aiming for the lofty six-figure price...
First Mover Americas: Robinhood Shares Jump, Layer 2s Become Cheaper
14.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Plans $1B Bond Sale
13.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 13, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Ether Options Traders Prepare for Downside
12.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Ether Put Demand Signals Weakness After $4K Price Breakout
12.3.2024
By locking in the right to sell ETH at a predetermined price, options traders are preparing for short-term weakness after the cryptocurrency hit a two-year high
Market Optimism Peaks as Bitcoin Call Options Aim for $100K Milestone
9.3.2024
Following bitcoin’s significant market activity this week, conversations around the bull market have hit a high pitch, with numerous predictions of substantial increases in the leading crypto asset’s price cycle. Evidence indicates that call options, with strike prices ranging from...