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Marex Issues Coinbase-Linked Structured Product Offering a 40% Coupon

Many investors see the crypto exchange gaining market share in the wake of rival FTX's collapse and prefer to express their view via structured products, Marex Solutions' Ilan Solot said.

Marex Solution's barrier reverse convertible linked to Coinbase's stock is a structured note offering a 40% coupon. (Alain Pham/Unsplash)

Opinion

DeFi Derivatives Trading Has Untapped Potential

If we learn to read the markets, make smart use of the data at our disposal and overcome a few speed bumps along the way, options will certainly drive the next era of DeFi to higher highs than ever before.

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Markets

Crypto Options Market Has Become More 'Interdealer' Since FTX's Blowup: Paradigm

Market makers' share of crypto options trading volume settled through OTC platform Paradigm has increased as hedge funds, family offices and high-net worth individuals sit on the fence. The situation may persist for some time.

El flujo de intermediarios como porcentaje del volumen de Paradigm es el máximo de 2022. (Paradigm)

Markets

Perplexing Tranquility? Bitcoin's Implied Volatility Hits Lowest Since October 2020

Bitcoin's volatility will continue to drop as the economic backdrop improves and the market becomes resilient to the negative FTX headlines, one observer said.

Una calma inusual está invadiendo al mercado de bitcoin. (Stephanie Klepacki/Unsplash)

Markets

Cumberland Favors Bitcoin Option Trades to Profit From US CPI

Sell bitcoin June expiry calls and hedge the same with short-dated December expiry options, Cumberland said.

Cumberland favors bitcoin options strategy to profit from post-CPI price action. (Krzysztof Hepner/Unsplash)

Markets

Crypto Options Exchange Deribit Registered Record Trading Volume in November

Deribit was busier than ever as FTX-induced uncertainty boosted demand for options or hedging instruments.

Deribit was busier than ever in November as FTX went bust. (Glassnode)

Markets

There’s Still Investment Opportunity After the Fall of FTX

Those undaunted by the contagion could potentially take advantage of steep discounts in funds, options/futures, crypto stocks - and yes, tokens.

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Markets

Matrixport Favors 'Systematic Bitcoin Call Overwriting' Strategy for 2023

The approach involves owning bitcoin while selling weekly call options with strike prices above the market level.

Matrxiport prefers systematic call overwriting strategy for 2023 (PIRO4D/Pixabay)

Markets

No Letup in Demand for Bitcoin, Ether Puts After Dovish Fed Minutes

Puts tied to BTC and ETH continued to draw demand as FTX contagion fears outweighed the dovish tone from the Fed.

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Markets

Panic Grips SOL With Record Volatility and Massive Put Demand

An incoming supply deluge seems to have spooked investors in both the spot and derivatives markets.

El mercado de opciones de SOL deja a la vista el estado de pánico de los inversores. (Andrey Metelev/Unsplash)