Options

Trader Buys 2M Dogecoin Call Options as Meme Coin Market Heats Up
The options will expire on June 14 and have a strike price of $0.22 or about 31% higher than the current price.

Ether Has 1 in 5 Chance of Tapping $5K by End-June, DeFi Options Protocol Lyra Says
Traders on Lyra have snapped up ether calls at the $5,000 strike and higher this week.

Research Firm Favors Bitcoin 'Covered Strangle' Strategy to Enhance Portfolio Yield by 17%
Research firm 10x suggests bitcoin holders use the options strategy to enhance portfolio yield by 17%.

Institutions Still Skeptical of a Near-Term Bitcoin Price Rally, CME Options Data Show
The higher implied volatility for short-dated puts suggests investors are willing to pay a premium for downside protection, CF Benchmarks said.

Bitcoin Market Activity Suggests Looming U.S. Inflation Data May Be Non-Event
The way bitcoin options are priced suggests Wednesday's CPI report, though pivotal, may do little to disturb the calm in the crypto market.

Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K
The number of active bitcoin call contracts is significantly higher than puts, indicating bullish market sentiment.

Bitcoin 'Call Writing' Back in Vogue as Cash And Carry Strategy Loses Shine
Recently, traders have sold $80,000 BTC call options expiring at the end of May to generate additional yield, one observer said.

Ether Options Show Bias for Weakness Over 3 Months
Ether's 90-day puts are more expensive than calls on Deribit for the first time since January, according to Amberdata.

Here's What the Bitcoin Options Market Says About Halving
The halving, due on April 20, will reduce the per-block bitcoin emission to 3.12 BTC from 6.25 BTC, slowing the pace of supply expansion by 50%.

The Rise of Crypto Options and Structured Products
Retail dominance of crypto trading and the lack of institutional infrastructure and participation has led to imbalance in the structure of the options market. Here’s how we can address these challenges, says Abdulla Kanoo, Co-Founder of ARP Digital.

