Coindesk1 month agoCryptocurrencyParadigm Unveils 'Block Trading' Facility for MATIC, SOL, XRP OptionsOTC liquidity network Paradigm introduces block trading for linear altcoin options on Deribit. [ more ]
Coindesk2 months agoCryptocurrencyCrypto Exchange Deribit's Dubai-Based Unit Wins Conditional VASP LicenseDeribit's Dubai-based entity granted a conditional VASP license by VARA. Deribit intends to move its global headquarters from Panama to Dubai. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry LoomsLarge bitcoin and ether options contracts worth $15.2 billion will expire on Deribit, potentially impacting market volatility. Options expiring in-the-money (ITM) could lead to upward pressure or volatility in the market, creating significant movements. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyDeribit's Bitcoin Volatility Index Signals Price Turbulence, Hits 16-Month HighBitcoin DVOL index surged to 76% annually, highest since November 2022 Traders are overwriting calls to generate extra income in the volatile market [ more ]
Coindesk7 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to Record $15B on Crypto Exchange DeribitNotional open interest in BTC options on Deribit reached a record high of $15 billion last week. Increased options trading indicates a preference for hedging and leveraging gains. BTC options market has surpassed the futures market in terms of activity. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry LoomsLarge bitcoin and ether options contracts worth $15.2 billion will expire on Deribit, potentially impacting market volatility. Options expiring in-the-money (ITM) could lead to upward pressure or volatility in the market, creating significant movements. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyDeribit's Bitcoin Volatility Index Signals Price Turbulence, Hits 16-Month HighBitcoin DVOL index surged to 76% annually, highest since November 2022 Traders are overwriting calls to generate extra income in the volatile market [ more ]
Coindesk7 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to Record $15B on Crypto Exchange DeribitNotional open interest in BTC options on Deribit reached a record high of $15 billion last week. Increased options trading indicates a preference for hedging and leveraging gains. BTC options market has surpassed the futures market in terms of activity. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyReturn of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call OptionActivity in $200,000 strike bitcoin call on Deribit is high compared to market rate. Options open interest hits record highs alongside bitcoin price rally. [ more ]
Coindesk4 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin Traders Scoop Up Options Bets At $65K And HigherBullish sentiment in the crypto market as many out-of-the-money bitcoin calls were bought at various price levels on Deribit. Buying higher strike calls indicates a bullish mood among sophisticated market participants. [ more ]
Coindesk3 months agoCryptocurrencyReturn of Animal Spirits? Bitcoin Traders Lock $20M in the $200K Call OptionActivity in $200,000 strike bitcoin call on Deribit is high compared to market rate. Options open interest hits record highs alongside bitcoin price rally. [ more ]
Coindesk4 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin Traders Scoop Up Options Bets At $65K And HigherBullish sentiment in the crypto market as many out-of-the-money bitcoin calls were bought at various price levels on Deribit. Buying higher strike calls indicates a bullish mood among sophisticated market participants. [ more ]
Coindesk6 months agoCryptocurrencyA Record $11B Crypto Options Expiry Looms as BTC Shows Little VolatilityBitcoin, ether options worth over $11 billion will expire on Deribit on Friday.Both cryptocurrencies are trading well above their "max pain points."
Coindesk6 months agoCryptocurrencyBitcoin, Ether Options' Value on Deribit Reaches Record High of $23BBitcoin and ether options trading on Deribit have reached a record high, with a cumulative notional open interest of $23.6 billion. Sophisticated traders are entering the crypto market through options trading, leading to improved price discovery. [ more ]