Open interest in Ether options trading has increased from $50 million to $4 billion over the last year.
Ethereum price moves toward new highs even as pro traders turn bearish
Ether’s price is back on the path to a new high, but this key ETH derivatives metric signals that pro traders are exercising caution.
Ethereum bulls hedge their bets ahead of next week’s $250M ETH options expiry
$250 million in Ethereum options are set to expire on April 23 and derivatives data shows bulls still have a slight advantage.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Cracks $37.2K as Ether Breaks Through to Record-High $1.6K
Bitcoin has been trending higher for two days but ether is in the spotlight now.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Briefly Below $33.5K While Ether Calls Dominate Options
Bitcoin fell by over $3,300 while options traders see ether going higher.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Claws Back to $36.4K While 25% of Ether Options Will Expire in March
Less action in the bitcoin market Wednesday means traders are sitting out while ether options are piling up for a first-quarter expiration.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hovers Around $34.2K While Options Traders Pay Up for Possible ETH Upside
Bitcoin’s price has ridden a roller coaster on lower spot volume while options traders are ready to bet on ether FOMO.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Plunges to $30.3K as Options Traders Bet on Sub-$800 Ether
Bitcoin’s huge sell-off by over $8,000 in the past 24 hours while options traders clearly are betting that ether is overvalued.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steadies at $18.7K; Big Ether Options Position Around $1,120 Isn’t Bullish
The bitcoin market dipped again Tuesday while traders have scooped up ether options at the $1,120 price level.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Past $19.4K; Deribit Ether Options Volume Spikes
Bitcoin trades above $19,000 as ether options volume on exchange Deribit spikes.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops as Low as $14.8K; ETH Options Open Interest at Record High
Bitcoin’s price performance has been choppy while ether options trading has gained steam.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $12.8K; Ether Options Traders Prefer Calls
Bitcoin’s price fell while ether options traders have favored call options in the past month.
Hxro, FTX Target Retail Crypto Traders With Simplified Options Product
Hxro and FTX have partnered to make options trading more accessible for retail traders.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Has Light Response to OKEx While Ether Options Traders Make Beacon Bets
Bitcoin’s price is rebounding after an OKex-related dip. Meanwhile, ether options traders have a bearish “beacon chain” attitude.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bumps Close to $11.6K; Ether Options Open Interest Dips
Bitcoin price jumped after a sleepy weekend while ether options interest has been weaker than the past month.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tops $11.1K; Ether Traders Like $400 Options
Bitcoin’s price is trending upward while ether options traders focus on $400 strikes.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Surges on Square News to $10.9K; December Ether Options Pile Up
Bitcoin’s price jumped on news of payments firm Square’s investment while traders have amassed over $165 million in ether options open interest for December expiration.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $10.9K; Ether Options Signal Short-Term Volatility
Bitcoin prices approached $11,000 in early trading Monday as the ether options signal short-term gyrations.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $10.7K; Options Market Likes Sub-$360 Ether
Bitcoin’s price popped Thursday while options traders take bearish ether October bets.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $10.1K, Ether Drops to $330 on Sell-Off Session
Bitcoin and ether price fell precipitously Monday as markets globally roil in uncertainty.