Data from the crypto analytical firm Skew.com shows that bitcoin options are maturing much faster than the futures markets launched in December 2017. Skew’s data shows that the open interest in bitcoin options has risen significantly in the last few months. Bitcoin options “are starting to play catch up with the more mature futures market,”...Read More
The recent volatility in the global markets and the cryptocurrency markets has raised most trading volumes. Bitcoin options, for instance, reached a new all-time high yesterday. The futures market also saw a massive jump in the volume, as Binance Futures breaks its all-time high record. Bitcoin Options Volume Soars The past several days have been...Read More
The Bitcoin (BTC) market will have another source of risk – trading in options. The intention of derivative instruments is to hedge the risk for owners, or potential buyers. But trading option positions holds an additional risk of its own. Bitcoin Options Exposure Expected to Grow Next Year Options exposure is growing, as the markets...Read More
Binance enters into the cryptocurrency derivatives market with the acquisition of an exchange based in Seychelles, JEX, which will rebrand to Binance JEX offering options, futures, and perpetual contracts. The crypto industry is growing constantly with new deals and investments dominating the scene over the years. Binance, the world’s largest exchange by trading volume, has...Read More
