Options
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.
Bitcoin has a 30% chance of falling below $80,000 by late June, options data suggests
Data from decentralized trading venues points to potential for a deeper price crash in coming months.
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000
Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.
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.
Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms
A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.
Bitcoin slips below $88,000 as traders brace for $28.5 billion Deribit options expiry
Crypto continues to lose ground ahead of this week's record options expiration, while defensive positioning and thinning liquidity suggest caution into 2026.
Boxing Day bonanza: $27 billion in bitcoin, ether options set for year-end reset
The expiration involves over 50% of Deribit's total open interest, with a bullish bias indicated by a put-call ratio of 0.38.
The $1.7B Bitcoin Bet on Rally Above $100K, But Not Reaching New Record Highs
The strategy bets on a measured rally into the year-end, rather than a record-breaking surge.
BTC Traders Brace for Price Crash to $75K; No Bottom Seen: Research Firm
Put options have dominated trading activity over the past week.
