Bitcoin Options
Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
Many traders expect bitcoin to recover toward the $80K level between June and September, Derive said.
Bitcoin's weekend selloff may be over with CME's 24/7 crypto trading move
The derivatives exchange giant's switch to around-the-clock crypto trading will have a visible impact on liquidity and volatility on weekends, analysts said.
Bitcoin’s $40,000 put becomes second-largest options bet ahead of February expiry next week
Heavy positioning at lower strikes signals rising demand for downside protection for bitcoin.
Metaplanet operating profit to rise 81% in 2026 after soaring 17-fold last year on options writing
The company recorded a non-cash bitcoin valuation loss of 102.2 billion yen ($650 million) due to the cryptocurrency’s price drop.
BlackRock bitcoin ETF options saw record activity during crash, sparking theories of hedge fund blowup
Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.
Here's why bitcoin traders are now betting billions on a drop below $75,000 and bailing on price rising higher
This surge in demand for lower-strike puts contrasts with the post-Trump-election pattern of enthusiasm for high-strike calls.
Bitcoin is going nuts with biggest volatility spike since November
The spike shows traders rushing for protection, though implied volatility is not yet at extreme levels versus the past year.
Bitcoin income windfall drives Metaplanet to revise full-year revenue forecast upward
The company forecasts revenue of over $100 million for FY2026, with 97.5% of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.
How Wall Street took over the bitcoin options market
Bitcoin is no longer an outlier, says OKX President Hong Fang. It now behaves more like a macro proxy — one that traders use to express their views on growth, risk appetite, and volatility.
Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital
Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns, STS Digital told CoinDesk.
