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Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Uptick Fails to Inspire Bullish Positioning in ETH Options
Options skew remains in favor of ether puts across different timeframes despite the past week's increase in the ETH/BTC ratio.
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By Omkar Godbole
Aug 23, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2023
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XRP's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
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Xrp
Crypto Investors Can Now Trade XRP Options on BIT Exchange
XRP is the world's fifth largest cryptocurrency, boasting a market capitalization of $30.88 billion at press time.
XRP's price chart (CoinDesk/Highcharts.com)
By Omkar Godbole
Aug 17, 2023 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2023
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Bitcoin's taker buy-sell ratio surged to 1.36 on Aug. 1. (CryptoQuant)
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin's 'Taker Buy-Sell Ratio' Surges, Signals Renewed Bullish Vigor
The ratio shows more optimism at $29,000.
Bitcoin's taker buy-sell ratio surged to 1.36 on Aug. 1. (CryptoQuant)
By Omkar Godbole
Aug 9, 2023 at 7:26 a.m. UTC
Aug 9, 2023
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Cme
Bitcoin, Ether CME Futures Saw Record Participation From Large Traders in Q2
Bitcoin futures institutional interest continued to increase throughout the quarter as investors sought regulated venues/products to hedge rising market volatility and manage...
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By Omkar Godbole
Jul 27, 2023 at 5:56 a.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2023
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StarkWare co-founders President Eli Ben-Sasson and CEO Uri Kolodny (StarkWare)
Finance
Starkware
Crypto Liquidity Network Paradigm Leans Into DeFi With StarkWare
The Paradex decentralized perpetuals platform is backed by StarkWare's new appchain technology.
StarkWare co-founders President Eli Ben-Sasson and CEO Uri Kolodny (StarkWare)
By Brandy Betz
Jul 21, 2023 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2023
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Analysis
Bitcoin Breakout Above $31K Elusive as Shorts Pile In
Bitcoin has failed twice this week to scale the $31,000 mark, with open interest in stablecoin-margined futures rising on both occasions.
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By Omkar Godbole
Jul 13, 2023 at 7:18 a.m. UTC
Jul 13, 2023
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Analysis
A $10M Options Bet on Ether Shows Positioning for a Bullish Second Half
A large ether bull call spread crossed the tape Friday, according to Amberdata. The trade involved December call options with strike prices at $1,900 and $2,500.
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By Omkar Godbole
Jul 3, 2023 at 9:11 a.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2023
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Finance
Cme group
CME Group Announces Plans to Launch ETH to BTC Ratio Futures
The futures will be cash-settled, the derivatives exchange said.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center (Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
By Helene Braun
Jun 29, 2023 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2023
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BIT lists options tied to Cardano's ADA token. (Wance Paleri/Unsplash)
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Cardano
Crypto Exchange BIT Unveils Options Market for Cardano's ADA Token
BIT's unified margin system allows ADA holders to trade options at a discount.
BIT lists options tied to Cardano's ADA token. (Wance Paleri/Unsplash)
By Omkar Godbole
Jun 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2023
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Ether
With Ether Options Market Makers 'Long Gamma' at $1.8K, Price Is Likely to Hold
Traders said market makers are holding options with a $1,800 strike price and are likely to influence prices as they try to keep their portfolios direction-neutral.
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By Omkar Godbole
Jun 9, 2023 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2023
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