Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor and analyst on CoinDesk's Markets team. He has been covering crypto options and futures, as well as macro and cross-asset activity, since 2019, leveraging his prior experience in directional and non-directional derivative strategies at brokerage firms. His extensive background also encompasses the FX markets, having served as a fundamental analyst at currency and commodities desks for Mumbai-based brokerages and FXStreet. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

Omkar holds a Master's degree in Finance and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation.

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Markets

Leveraged Bearish Strategy ETF Surges 19%, Signals Dour Outlook for MSTR and Bitcoin

The ETF, which bets against MSTR, has seen a net inflow of $16.3 million in the past six months, while its bullish counterpart has experienced significant outflows.

A brown bear sits on the ground (LTapsaH/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Millions for 4th Straight Day as U.S. Stagflation Fears Weigh on BTC and Stocks

Investors withdrew $196 million from U.S.-listed bitcoin ETFs on Tuesday, while pouring money into ether ETFs.

Blood on U.S. Dollar. (CoinDesk Archives)

Markets

Worried About Timing the Bitcoin Market? A 'Lookback Call' Might Be the Answer

This option is particularly appealing when implied volatility is low, providing a 'perfect entry' for a slightly higher premium, Orbit Markets said.

Orbit Market favors lookback call as BTC corrects. (Vijayanarasimha/Pixabay)

Markets

Solana Treasury Company Upexi Surpasses 2M in SOL Holdings

Upexi increased its holdings of Solana's sol by 172% in July, reaching over 2 million SOL.

Solana sign (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Long-Term Bullishness Evaporates From Options Market as Inflation Concern Rises

Bitcoin's long-term bullish sentiment has turned neutral as options market indicators show a shift in market sentiment.

AI trading screens. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

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BTC Risks Deeper Slide to $100K, XRP Challenges Corrective Trend

Bitcoin’s multi-month rally appears to have hit a significant wall, with a confluence of bearish signals emerging across both weekly and daily charts.

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

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Bitcoin Tests Support Before Aiming Higher: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 4, 2025

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Binance Opens 'Bitcoin Options Writing' to All Users

Binance has opened bitcoin options writing to all users, responding to increased retail demand for advanced trading tools.

Richard Teng, CEO, Binance. (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)

Markets

Coinbase Slides Nearly 20% in Worst Weekly Performance Since September 2024

Traders are increasingly seeking downside protection in Coinbase options.

Coinbase. (Shutterstock)

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