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MarketWatch: New recommendations suggest making options bets against GE HealthCare and Medtronic, citing overcrowded bullish positions.
MarketWatch: New recommendations suggest making options bets against GE HealthCare and Medtronic, citing overcrowded bullish positions.
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Investor's Business Daily Analysis: Disney (DIS) stock's low implied volatility makes options cheap, suggesting a long strangle strategy to profit from big price swings.
A long strangle strategy is constructed by buying an out-of-the-money call and an out-of-the-money put, aiming to profit from significant price movements in either direction.
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Bybit extends short-term options trading fee discount, lowering the cap from 7% to 6%, with the promotion running until September 30.
Bybit extends short-term options trading fee discount, lowering the cap from 7% to 6%, with the promotion running until September 30.
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Citadel Securities Warns Stock Risk-Reward Worsens as Historically Tough September Kicks Off, Sees Protection Buying as Compelling
Citadel Securities' head of equity and equity derivatives strategy Scott Rubner wrote to clients on Monday that the bullish setup that carried the S&P 500 to records in August is changing. He noted th
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Broadcom (AVGO) is set to report Q3 earnings after market close on Wednesday; CNBC's Mike Khouw suggests a moderately bullish options trade.
Khouw notes that Broadcom's shares are approaching a $2 trillion valuation, and the upcoming earnings report carries high stakes, especially after the previous quarter's disappointing results led to a
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Burry reveals his NVIDIA position strategy: buying call options as a hedge while increasing short positions, and expresses concerns about NVIDIA's capital returns and the AI bubble.
"Big Short" investor Michael Burry bought NVIDIA call options with December expiry and strike prices in the mid-to-high $200s ahead of NVIDIA's earnings report, while simultaneously increasing his sho
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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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SpaceX shares have been unusually stable for three weeks after a volatile debut, with implied volatility falling from over 120 to 57
SpaceX shares, which debuted as the most volatile among large-cap peers, have traded in a $10 range around $140 for the past three weeks. Implied volatility, a measure of options costs, has dropped si
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Langdon Global Smaller Companies Strategy fund disclosed in its Q2 2026 investor letter that it has initiated a position in the US financial services company Miami International Holdings (MIAX).
Langdon Global Smaller Companies Strategy fund disclosed in its Q2 2026 investor letter that it has initiated a position in the U.S. financial services company Miami International Holdings (MIAX). The
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$6.4 Billion Bitcoin Options to Expire This Friday, Potentially Increasing Market Volatility
This large-scale options expiry occurs after Bitcoin surged from $62,000 to $80,000, exposing market makers to greater risk around several key strike prices.
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Options traders place massive bullish bets on bond rally, with TLT seeing over 175,000 call options bought on Tuesday
Options traders in the iShares 20+Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) have been buying bullish calls throughout the summer, with the trend continuing on Tuesday. Data from ThinkOrSwim shows that traders boug
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Wall Street Continues Launching "Box Spread" ETFs Despite US Treasury Tax Scrutiny
Wall Street firms are betting that the strategy, which delivers Treasury bill-like returns with lower taxes through options box spreads, will survive rising scrutiny from the US Treasury. Two new fund
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Massive Bearish Options Trade in Gold Market: A trader sold 116,000 call options on the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) with a strike price of $420, expiring on September 18, netting a profit of $58 million.
Twenty minutes after the market opened on Monday, a trader sold nearly 116,000 call options on the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD) with an expiry of September 18 and a strike price of $420, which are curren
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CNBC Pro contributor Mike Khouw suggests the materials sector could offer significant returns, noting its options are priced near a five-year low.
Khouw highlights that the State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) has been one of the week's best-performing sectors, up nearly 17% year-to-date and outperforming the S&P 500. He attribute
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An options trader placed a $2 million straddle bet on XRP, expecting wild price swings by August 28, as prices surge.
An options trader placed a $2 million straddle bet on XRP, expecting wild price swings by August 28, as prices surge.
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Salesforce (CRM) options market prices a one-year trading range of $127 to $334, with implied volatility at 46.5% compared to 41.8% actual volatility over the past year.
This wide range suggests the market is pricing in room for both the company's momentum in Agentforce, Data 360, and Slack, as well as ongoing weakness in marketing, commerce, and Tableau bookings.
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Carry Trade Demand Pushes Hong Kong Dollar Towards 7.85 Weak End of Trading Band
Demand for carry trades is pushing the Hong Kong dollar toward the weak end of its trading band against the greenback. Data shows that on Wednesday, US dollar-Hong Kong dollar call options traded four
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Analysis indicates that SPYI, JEPQ, and GPIQ, three option income ETFs, face structural headwinds amidst declining market volatility.
Article analysis indicates that with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) falling to 15.19 points, option premium income strategies face structural headwinds. In this context, the performance mechanisms of
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Retail Investors Remain Bullish on AI, But Add Downside Protection
Retail investors are not entirely giving up on the artificial intelligence trade, but they are becoming more selective and adding downside protection as markets head into the fall. According to data f
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Bloomberg strategist Simon White warns that the "ultra-low correlation" in US stocks faces a risk of severe shocks, and anomalous gamma fluctuations could become the "switch" for market volatility.
White pointed out that the current abnormal fluctuations in Gamma are weakening option traders' ability to suppress market volatility. Once Gamma rapidly turns negative, option traders' hedging behavi
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Bitcoin options remain expensive despite market calm, with 30-day implied volatility at 36% vs. realized volatility at 21.80%
Despite weeks of Bitcoin's price remaining calm below $65,000, options contracts are pricing in substantially more movement than the market is currently delivering. The 30-day realized volatility has
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Investors engage in 'FOMO Insurance' options buying spree as stocks rally to record highs
The trend is driven by a fear of missing out rather than concerns about a market downturn. This surge follows the strongest quarterly earnings growth since 2021, prompting strategists like Ed Yardeni
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Yen Traders Boost Options Activity Ahead of US Inflation Data Amid Directional Uncertainty
Yen traders are ramping up options market activity ahead of key US inflation data, turning to derivatives for flexibility amid a lack of consensus on the currency’s direction.
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Coinbase rolls out derivatives for UK professional investors, including perpetuals, futures, and crypto options with up to 50x leverage
Coinbase announced the launch of a suite of derivatives products for eligible UK professional clients, following its recently obtained MiFID license. The offering, which will become progressively avai
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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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