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Bitcoin's implied volatility chart showing heightened expectations for price turbulence in days ahead.
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Volatility
As Bitcoin Gyrates Wildly, Some Traders Start to Bet on Things Calming Down
Seasoned traders sell options when the implied volatility is high and buy when volatility is low.
Bitcoin's implied volatility chart showing heightened expectations for price turbulence in days ahead.
By Omkar Godbole
May 24, 2021 at 1:42 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2021
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Bank of america
‘Long Bitcoin’ Is World’s Most 'Crowded' Trade: Bank of America Survey
A bullish bet on the cryptocurrency was also the most crowded trade in January.
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By Jamie Crawley
May 18, 2021 at 1:58 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2021
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Bitcoin
Crypto Options Market Makers Starting to Influence Bitcoin Price
"Market makers were heavily short puts in the range of $52,000 to $50,000, and I estimate were forced to sell nearly 2,900 bitcoin," one trader said.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 14, 2021 at 2:59 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
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Positive skew in the bitcoin options market could show traders making bearish short-term bets.
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Options Traders Leaning Bearish Despite Price Recovery
Bitcoin's price recovery fails to subdue fears of a deeper bull market pullback.
Positive skew in the bitcoin options market could show traders making bearish short-term bets.
By Omkar Godbole
May 6, 2021 at 11:41 a.m. UTC
May 6, 2021
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Buying deep out-of-the-money options has been likened to purchasing lottery tickets.
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Ether
Ether Traders Load Up on $8K Call Options in Bet Price Will Double by July
Increased demand for deep out-of-the-money call options is reflective of strong bullish sentiment.
Buying deep out-of-the-money options has been likened to purchasing lottery tickets.
By Omkar Godbole
May 6, 2021 at 10:02 a.m. UTC
May 6, 2021
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Bitcoin
Amid New Price Highs, Ether Flips Bitcoin on Options Volume
Ether's options market saw record trading volume of $1.32 billion on Monday, far above bitcoin's $879 million.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 4, 2021 at 11:32 a.m. UTC
May 4, 2021
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Bitcoin is experiencing moderate turbulence as options expiration draws close.
Markets
Volatility
Now's the Time to Bet on Volatility in Bitcoin and Ether Markets: Options Experts
"Buying options in this low implied volatility environment is extremely interesting," one crypto firm says.
Bitcoin is experiencing moderate turbulence as options expiration draws close.
By Omkar Godbole
May 3, 2021 at 7:34 p.m. UTC
May 3, 2021
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Ether
Ether's Price Rally Above $3.2K Appears Spot-Driven, Boding Well for Further Gains
"Ether's spot-driven rally is primarily due to excitement around the impending EIP 1559 upgrade," one market expert said.
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By Omkar Godbole
May 3, 2021 at 10:22 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2021
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Bitcoin was rallying Friday.
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Jumps 6% to $57K as Market Shrugs Off $4B+ Options Expiry
Bitcoin tends to perform well in the days following the month-end options settlement, based on recent history.
Bitcoin was rallying Friday.
By Omkar Godbole
Apr 30, 2021 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2021
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