Bitcoin bulls need to reclaim $41K ahead of Friday’s $615M BTC options expiry

Over the past three months, Bitcoin’s (BTC) daily closing price fluctuated between $35,050 and $47,550, which is a 35.7% range. Although it might seem excessive, this is not unusual, especially considering BTC’s 68% historical annualized volatility. Bitcoin/USD 1-day chart at Coinbase. Source: TradingView The relief rally that came after the April 11 dip below $40,000 […]
Here’s a clever options strategy for cautiously optimistic Bitcoin traders

Bitcoin (BTC) entered an upward channel in early January and despite the sideways trading near $40,000, order book analysts cited “significant buying pressure” and noted that the overall negative sentiment might be heading towards exhaustion. Bitcoin/USD price at FTX. Source: TradingView Independent analyst Johal Miles noted that BTC’s price formed a bullish hammer candlestick on its daily […]
Risk-averse Ethereum traders use this options strategy to increase exposure to ETH

On Oct. 1, the cryptocurrency market experienced a 9.5% pump that drove Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to their highest levels in 12 days. A variety of reasons have been attributed to the price move, including the U.S. consumer price index, exchanges’ diminishing supply, and a “cup and handle” bullish continuation chart formation. Traders are […]
Bears apply the pressure as Bitcoin price revisits the $41K ‘falling knife’ zone

“Don’t fight the trend” is an old saying in the markets, and there are other variants of the phrase like “never catch a falling knife.” The bottom line is that traders should not try to anticipate trend reversals, or even worse, try to improve their average price while losing money. It really doesn’t matter whether […]
How relevant is the $900M open interest on Bitcoin options above $100K?

Bitcoin (BTC) is fast approaching its worst monthly performance in a decade, but some investors are using this as an opportunity to buy ultra-bullish long-term derivatives. There are currently over $900 million in call (buy) options aiming at $100,000 and higher, but what exactly are those investors seeking? Options instruments can be used for multiple […]