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How Wall Street took over the bitcoin options market
20.1.2026
Bitcoin is no longer an outlier, says OKX President Hong Fang. it now behaves more like a macro proxy — one that traders use to express their views on growth, risk appetite, and volatility
Bitcoin has a 30% chance of falling below $80,000 by late June, options data suggests
20.1.2026
Data from decentralized trading venues points to potential for a deeper price crash in coming months
Bitcoin Derivatives Tighten as Options Open Interest Builds Around Crucial Price Levels
18.1.2026
Bitcoin hovered between $94,869 and $95,115 per coin at 9 a.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026, while derivatives traders remained anything but idle. Futures and options markets show crowded positioning, heavy open interest, and a growing fixation on a narrow band of price levels just below $100,000. Bitcoin...
TRX Options Launch on Deribit by Coinbase, Expanding Institutional Access to the TRON Ecosystem
14.1.2026
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, January 14, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), welcomes the launch of TRX options...
XRP’s Leverage Machine Turns on as Derivatives Volume Climbs
13.1.2026
XRP derivatives traders came to work on Jan. 13, 2026, with futures open interest climbing above $4 billion as the token traded at $2.11 at 2:30 p.m. EST. From steady funding rates to a call-heavy options book, the data shows leverage building without the kind of excess that usually trips alarms....
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
13.1.2026
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies
SEC delays PENGU and T. Rowe crypto ETFs as Grayscale seeks options green light
12.1.2026
The SEC delayed decisions on two crypto ETFs and opened public comments on options tied to a Grayscale multi-asset crypto fund
Ethereum Derivatives Flash Warning Signs as Leverage Builds
10.1.2026
Ethereum’s spot price hovered at $3,087 per coin on Saturday, while derivatives traders quietly stacked risk across futures and options markets. The data shows leverage building even as price action stays choppy, a setup that has a habit of punishing crowded positions. Ethereum Futures and Options...
Falcon Finance Introduces Dollar‑Yield Bitcoin Vault, Expanding Stablecoin‑Based Income Options
8.1.2026
Falcon Finance launches an offchain bitcoin vault that pays 3–5% APR in USDf, the protocol’s stablecoin, without selling or wrapping BTC. Falcon Finance announced a new bitcoin yield vault that lets BTC holders earn a predictable 3%–5% annual percentage rate paid in USDf, the platform’s...
Bitcoin Options Point to $100,000 Comeback
6.1.2026
Bitcoin options traders are positioning for a move back toward $100,000 after a sharp late-2025 selloff. Improving flows into crypto investment products and broader risk-on markets are helping rebuild confidence. Options Market Signals Renewed Bitcoin Optimism Bitcoin derivatives traders...
Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000
5.1.2026
Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range
Bitcoin Derivatives Market Leans Bullish, but Max Pain Looms Below Spot
4.1.2026
Bitcoin’s spot value hovered at $91,219 on Jan. 4, 2025, and the derivatives market appears anything but relaxed. Futures and options positioning across major venues shows traders leaning in, not backing away, with open interest holding near cycle highs and options contracts stacking up around...
Bitcoin options boom raises fears of capped BTC upside
1.1.2026
Bitcoin cash-and-carry trades faded toward the end of the year, leading funds to shift to Bitcoin options for yield. Is the strategy putting a cap on BTC price?
Holiday Markets Keep Bitcoin Range-Bound as Liquidity Thins
31.12.2025
Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in either direction. Bitcoin Stalls Near $90K as Liquidity Thins Bitcoin is set to enter the...
SEC Reviews Cboe Proposal to Refine Mini Bitcoin ETF Options
31.12.2025
Key Highlights: SEC announces review of Cboe’s MBTX options tweak for penny-level trading below $3. The proposal targets…
Zack Zwiezen’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
30.12.2025
Unlike in year's past, there was no clear frontrunner for my favorite game of 2025, but plenty of good options
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Institutions are increasingly using the bitcoin options playbook for altcoins: STS Digital
30.12.2025
Institutions are increasingly using bitcoin options strategies on altcoins to manage price volatility and enhance returns, STS Digital told CoinDesk
Bitcoin Isn’t Breaking out—But Derivatives Traders Are Positioning Like It Will
29.12.2025
Bitcoin has spent the last day drifting inside a tight intraday band between $87,418 and $90,307, a price range that looks calm on the surface but masks increasingly complex positioning across futures and options markets. Beneath that consolidation, derivatives data show traders actively shaping...
Holiday Options Expiry Raises Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility
25.12.2025
As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January. Bitcoin Enters Thin Holiday...
Bitcoin bears currently favored in BTC’s end-of-year $30.3B options expiry
24.12.2025
Bitcoin options markets remain tilted toward bears despite US investors’ expectations of economic stimulus injections and semi-bullish outlook for 2026