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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bitcoin, Ether Slide as Protective Puts Draw Demand Amid Sell-Off in FTX's Token
Options market tied to bitcoin and ether shows renewed bias for puts, perhaps a sign of investor fears the FTX-Alameda drama may bring another market-wide crash.

Ether and Bitcoin 'Straddles' Can Help Capture Post-Fed Price Swings
Straddle, an options strategy that involves buying both bullish calls and bearish puts, looks cheap, one observer said.

Crypto Exchange Deribit Loses $28M in Hot Wallet Hack, Pauses Withdrawals
Deribit said that client assets have not been affected.

