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Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show
"It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME.
By Omkar GodboleNov 5, 2024
Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch: Analyst
While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations.
By Omkar GodboleNov 4, 2024
Institutional Investors Position for Bitcoin Volatility Into the U.S. Election
Some $350 million notional value of November call options traded on CME with a breakeven bitcoin price of nearly $80,000, anticipating a rally next month, one analyst noted.
By Krisztian SandorOct 30, 2024
The Popular $100K Year-End Goal for Bitcoin Has Less Than 10% Probability in Options Market
Both retail and sophisticated investors expect bitcoin to trade at least above $100,000 by the end of the year.
By Omkar GodboleOct 25, 2024
Institution Takes $25M Hedge Bet on Derive's Bitcoin Options Market as U.S. Election Looms
The strategy will profit most if BTC rises to $80,000 by the end of November.
By Omkar GodboleOct 24, 2024
ApeCoin Traders Make Bold Moves in PowerTrade's Altcoin Options Market
APE has doubled in value to $1.5 since the weekend.
By Omkar GodboleOct 22, 2024
Bitcoin's Inverse Ties With Dollar Index Challenged as U.S. Election Looms
Traders seek upside exposure in BTC even as FX option indicate a bias a bullish bias for the dollar index.
By Omkar GodboleOct 16, 2024
Bitcoin Favored Over Ether Even as Trump Widens Lead Over Harris
Ether traders display a stronger inclination to mitigate potential downside risks than bitcoin,
By Omkar GodboleOct 11, 2024
Whale Alert: $1M BTC Trade Bets on Volatility Expansion Outside $53K-$87K Range
A long straddle involving the November expiry $66,000 call and put options crossed the tape on Deribit early Wednesday.
By Omkar GodboleOct 9, 2024
U.S. Election 2024: Bitcoin and S&P 500 Options Diverge, Hinting at Major Market Moves
"Either the strong positive correlation between BTC and the S&P 500 is about to break and flip negative, or one of these markets is mispriced. The excitement lies in the uncertainty."
By Omkar GodboleOct 8, 2024
