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Bitcoin's BVIV volatility index fell to 35.59%, its lowest since September, as option demand collapsed, yet downside protection remains pricey.
Bitcoin's BVIV volatility index fell to 35.59%, its lowest since September, as option demand collapsed, yet downside protection remains pricey.
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S&P 500 surges 3.6% this week to all-time highs, powered by record options activity; VIX near 2026 low
On Friday, the S&P 500 added 0.6%, while the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell to its lowest level since January. Earlier this week, S&P 500 index call options trading volume on Cboe Global Markets exc
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CNBC Article Analysis: Gulf Conflict Drives Up Option Premiums, Creating a "Win-Win" Strategy for Selling Puts on Energy Giants Like Chevron (CVX)
The analysis points out that due to persistently high option premiums caused by military conflicts in the Gulf region, investors can profit by selling put options on Chevron (CVX) when the stock price
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Options Traders Ramp Up Bullish Bets as Cboe Skew Measure Falls to Lowest Since December 2024
Traders are increasing their bullish options positions, reflecting strengthening market optimism. The Cboe skew measure fell Friday to its lowest level since December 2024, indicating that call option
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S&P 500 call option volume surpassed 4 million contracts on Tuesday, reaching an all-time high, as investor FOMO reignited, with the index also hitting a new yearly high on the same day.
Driven by a strong earnings season and robust economic data, investors' fear of missing out on the rally outweighed caution about a pullback, pushing the trading volume of S&P 500 call options to a re
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Wall Street Bulls Flock to S&P 500 Calls as Rally Broadens
Traders are showing strong demand for options betting on further gains in the S&P 500 Index, a benchmark that for months had been overshadowed by its more volatile rival, the Nasdaq 100.
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Goldman Sachs: US Stock Call Option Volume Hits All-Time High, Market Sees "Frenzied Chasing of Gains"
Goldman Sachs liquidity strategist Lee Coppersmith noted that after the large-scale deleveraging and tech stock sell-off ended in July, market sentiment quickly reversed in early August, and investors
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Analysis: Single stock implied volatility significantly surpasses S&P 500 ETF, spread hits new high since 2016, historical data suggests SPY options may be undervalued
Analysis indicates that over the past ten weeks, the average implied volatility (IV) of individual stocks has remained at a historical high of approximately 50%, while the average implied volatility o
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Analysis indicates that Palantir's options trading activity shows investors have high expectations for its stock price to rise after its earnings report.
CNBC analysis indicated that prior to Palantir's earnings report on Monday evening, its options trading activity showed strong investor expectations for a rise in its stock price, similar to the trend
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Goldman Sachs' covered-call ETF (GPIQ) fell 6.1% in July, underperforming Apple's 15.23% surge due to its options strategy
Despite Apple (AAPL), its largest single holding, soaring 15.23% in July on strong earnings, the Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (GPIQ) declined by 6.1% during the same period. This u
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Microsoft shares surge $450 billion in market cap after Q4 earnings; Mike Khouw suggests selling August 21st $412.50/$485 short strangle for ~1.6% return
Following Microsoft's (MSFT) Q4 earnings report, the company's shares surged, adding $450 billion to its market capitalization in a single trading day. CNBC contributor Mike Khouw notes that with the
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Bitcoin Sentiment in the options market has turned bearish, with the $60,000 put option expiring in August becoming the most popular trade on Deribit.
As July came to a close, the Bitcoins options market saw significant changes. On Deribit, the world’s largest cryptocurrency options exchange, the August-expiring Bitcoin put option (a position that h
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Apple and Amazon earnings due today; options market expects significant moves and mixed sentiment
Apple and Amazon are scheduled to report earnings after market close today. Options traders anticipate a larger-than-usual post-earnings move for Apple, pricing in a 3.4% fluctuation, which is more th
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Apple Shares Hit Record High
Apple's stock has reached new all-time highs, even as broader tech names and momentum plays have faltered. CNBC notes that options pricing implies a modest 3.8% post-earnings move. Trader Mike Khouw s
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Binance The company launched gold and silver options after its daily commodity futures trading volume reached tens of billions of dollars.
Binance (Binance), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched gold and silver options through its regulated platform, Nest Exchange Limited, on the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).This m
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Bitcoin Options Traders Reduce Hedges Ahead of Fed Meeting
Bitcoin options traders are reducing their hedges, indicating expectations for a quiet week despite the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. The put/call ratio has fallen to approxi
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Apple Options Show Unusual Activity Ahead of Earnings Report
Apple options are showing unusual activity ahead of its earnings report, following a 20% surge in its stock since late June, which has brought it less than two dollars below a fresh all-time record.
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The Role of BNB in the Crypto Derivatives Market and Trading Strategies
As the native token of the Binance ecosystem and the BNB Chain, BNB plays an increasingly important role in the crypto derivatives market. This article delves into the specific applications of BNB in derivatives trading—such as futures, perpetual contracts, and options—including its various functions as a trading pair, collateral, and a medium for fee discounts.Additionally, the article introduces strategies investors can use with BNB derivatives—such as speculation, hedging, and arbitrage—and emphasizes the importance of risk management when engaging in such high-risk transactions.
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Duan Yongping Backs Musk's Dream: Sells 1,000 SpaceX Put Options to Signal Long-Term Bullish Stance
Svmuu News: Snowball user “The Way Has No Form, But I Do” (Duan Yongping) posted a message saying, “Let’s support Musk’s dream,” and shared a screenshot of a SpaceX (SPCX) options trade. The screensho
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Demand for bearish hedging has weakened, and defensive positions in Bitcoin options are being unwound
Svmuu News: Glassnode has released data on the options market at Bitcoin, indicating that the put/call ratio for Bitcoin options has fallen from approximately 0.76 at the end of June to 0.52, suggesti
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With a total notional value of $1.43 billion, BTC and ETH options expire today
Svmuu News: [email protected], a macro researcher at Greeks.live, posted on X that data on the July 24 options expiration shows 19,000 BTC options expired, with a put-call ratio of 0.89,with the larges
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Analysis: Bitcoin’s Return to $66,000 Signals a Turn for the Better; Crypto Options May Enter a New Steady State
Svmuu News: According to an analysis by Greeks.live, the return of the Bitcointo $66,000 is a positive sign, as it has reached a two-month high but has also entered the area of heavy trading volume se
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Analysis: Bitcoin’s implied volatility has ended its losing streak, which may signal that the market is set to experience volatility.
Svmuu News: 10x Research posted on X, noting that data shows the implied volatility (IV) of Bitcoin fell to a session low of 33% on July 15. It has since ended its losing streak and rebounded slightly
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Bitcoin Volatility Alert Triggered: BVIV Approaches Key Support Zone, May Face a "Volatility Storm"
Svmuu News: Market analysts are warning that traders should closely monitor Bitcoin for a potential “Volmageddon”—a rapid surge in volatility—which is often accompanied by falling prices. This warning
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Block Scholes Report: Bitcoin options show a significantly lower election premium ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections compared to the 2024 presidential election, with volatility premiums of only 2.8 and 0.1 basis points, versus 14.4 and 10.8 basis points in 2024.
Block Scholes Report: Bitcoin options show a significantly lower election premium ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections compared to the 2024 presidential election, with volatility premiums of only 2.
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The euro fell against the dollar to near its lowest level since May 2025 ahead of the European Central Bank's decision, with options and technical signals indicating further downside risk.
The euro fell against the dollar to near its lowest level since May 2025 ahead of the European Central Bank's decision, with options and technical signals indicating further downside risk.
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$11 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire this week, potentially triggering significant price volatility.
Bitcoin traders are bracing for potentially sharp price swings this week as $11 billion in options are set to expire, Bloomberg reported. These options, expiring on October 30, account for approximate
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Bitcoin options implied volatility premium is 9.2 points ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision, with buyers facing the risk of premium decay after the decision.
Bitcoin options markets are pricing in greater short-term volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision this week, with implied volatility 9.2 points higher than realized volatility, according to
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Options traders anticipate price swings for Google and Microsoft after their earnings reports, with Google's implied volatility twice that of Microsoft.
Options traders anticipate stock price volatility for Google and Microsoft following their earnings reports, with Google's implied volatility being twice that of Microsoft. Cboe LiveVol data indicates
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Traders are heavily betting on a downside for Chipotle ahead of its earnings report, with options trading volume eight times the monthly average.
Traders are heavily betting on a downside for Chipotle ahead of its earnings report, with options trading volume eight times the monthly average. According to CNBC, Chipotle's options trading volume s
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Experts dismiss correlation between McRib return and Bitcoin price surge
Experts have dismissed any correlation between the return of McDonald's McRib sandwich and a rise in Bitcoin prices, calling the two "completely unrelated." This follows a circulating belief among cry
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WTI crude oil options skew toward calls has climbed to +7.2%, its highest since September 10
WTI crude oil options skew toward calls has climbed to +7.2%, its highest since September 10, reflecting growing demand for upside price protection amid Middle East tensions. This comes as Houthi atta
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The trader purchased 800 call option contracts with a strike price of $90,000 and an expiry date of November 6
On-chain options platform Derive data shows that an anonymous trader placed a $68 million bet on October 20 that Bitcoin would break above $90,000 after the US midterm elections. The trader purchased
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Zero-day options traders are increasingly betting on the S&P 500 remaining calm, in contrast to some investors who are wagering on significant stock market volatility due to factors such as AI profits, geopolitics, and interest rates, according to Bloomberg Markets.
Zero-day options traders are increasingly betting on the S&P 500 remaining calm, in contrast to some investors who are wagering on significant stock market volatility due to factors such as AI profits
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Coinbase Markets Warns of Bitcoin Long Liquidation Risks
Coinbase Markets, via its X account, has warned of potential Bitcoin long liquidation risks, noting that a large cluster of net long positions were entered at an average price of $81,993. With Bitcoin
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A NYSE options exchange has suspended trading due to a 'technical issue', causing other exchanges to disregard its quotes.
A NYSE options exchange has suspended trading due to a 'technical issue', causing other exchanges to disregard its quotes.
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The cost of options to hedge against rising U.S. government bonds has surged to its highest level since March, as investors seek refuge in Treasuries due to rising oil prices and deepening fiscal concerns in France.
The cost of options to hedge against rising U.S. government bonds has surged to its highest level since March, as investors seek refuge in Treasuries due to rising oil prices and deepening fiscal conc
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Hudson River Trading's India Unit Slows as Tighter Options Regulations Show Early Impact
According to Bloomberg, government documents show that Hudson River Trading's Indian unit, HRTI Private, reported a 3.5% year-over-year increase in revenue to $344 million for the fiscal year ending M
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Blockchain.com Co-CEO: "Crypto Spring" has arrived, driven by institutions and strong bipartisan support
Blockchain.com Co-CEO Lane Kasselman stated that "Crypto Spring" has arrived, with institutions driving the market. He added that the digital asset sector has garnered the strongest bipartisan support
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Bitcoin Options Account for Nearly 60% of Derivatives Open Interest, Up From 50% at Year-Start; BlackRock's IBIT Options Triple to $35 Billion, Signaling Shift to Risk Management
Bitcoin Options Account for Nearly 60% of Derivatives Open Interest, Up From 50% at Year-Start; BlackRock's IBIT Options Triple to $35 Billion, Signaling Shift to Risk Management
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Traders bet Netflix's stock drama may end, with options implying a 9% post-earnings move, the highest since Q3 2022
Current options prices are implying a 9% post-earnings move for Netflix, which is the highest since its Q3 2022 report, when it was priced for an 11% move. As of Tuesday 12 p.m. ET, one-and-a-half tim
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CNBC Analysis: Apple Stock Not Cheap, Valuation Is Main Hurdle, But iPhone Duo Demand Strong
CNBC analysis indicates that Apple (AAPL) stock is currently not cheap, with its high valuation being a major impediment. Its estimated P/E ratio for FY2027 is close to 36x, significantly above its lo
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SpaceX to report earnings, options traders expect about a 6% stock swing
SpaceX is set to report earnings today after the bell. Options market traders are pricing in an approximate 6% stock swing following the announcement, according to Cboe LiveVol data. This expected vol
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Cboe Global Markets Launches Pre-Market Trading for Single-Stock Options
Cboe Global Markets Launches Pre-Market Trading for Single-Stock Options
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NYSE's options exchange extends trading hours, with options for NVIDIA, Alibaba, and other companies among the first to be included.
NYSE American Options, part of the New York Stock Exchange, has officially launched extended trading hours, aiming to provide investors with new avenues to manage risk and capture opportunities before
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NYSE to Extend Trading Hours for Select ETFs and Single-Stock Options, Following CBOE, Expanding to 23 Hours, Five Days a Week Starting December 6
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced an extension of options trading hours for certain ETFs and individual stocks, becoming the second major exchange after CBOE to take this step. The new trad
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Richard Byworth: Bitcoin's Next Bull Run 'Just a Matter of Time' Due to Seller Exhaustion
Richard Byworth, who previously structured products for hedge funds, stated that Bitcoin's next bull run is "just a matter of time" due to seller exhaustion. He also warned against using covered calls
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Binance's new stock put options strategy conflicts with existing trading terms
Binance announced covered-call and cash-secured-put strategies on October 15, requiring put sellers to lock full USDC reserves in their Funding Account for potential assignment. However, the exchange'
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Solana Breaks $100, Bitcoin Nears $80,000: Spot and Futures Market Dynamics and Massive Open Interest Analysis
The cryptocurrency market has recently shown strong performance, with Solana's price breaking above $100 and Bitcoin nearing the $80,000 mark. This article will delve into the latest dynamics of Solana and Bitcoin in both spot and derivatives markets, including Solana's growing institutional interest, its nearly $2.9 billion in open interest, and Bitcoin spot ETFs' massive inflows and the options market's $28 billion in open interest, exploring how these factors collectively drive market trends.
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The Role of BNB in the Crypto Derivatives Market and Trading Strategies
As the native token of the Binance ecosystem and the BNB Chain, BNB plays an increasingly important role in the crypto derivatives market. This article delves into the specific applications of BNB in derivatives trading—such as futures, perpetual contracts, and options—including its various functions as a trading pair, collateral, and a medium for fee discounts.Additionally, the article introduces strategies investors can use with BNB derivatives—such as speculation, hedging, and arbitrage—and emphasizes the importance of risk management when engaging in such high-risk transactions.
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JONES Coin Value Analysis: Is the JONES DAO Token Worth a Long-Term Investment?
JONES is the native governance token of the Jones DAO protocol, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) focused on DeFi options yields, strategies, and liquidity. The platform aims to provide users with easy access to institutional-grade options strategies through one-click treasury deposits. The JONES token is primarily used for protocol governance and to incentivize liquidity providers. However, its market performance has been highly volatile, and there have been reports from the community of significant price drops. Investors considering JONES should thoroughly understand the project’s mechanics, potential risks, and market dynamics.
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