BlackRock Files for Downside-Protected Bitcoin ETF
@BlackRock has filed for a $BTC ETF that uses options to limit some losses while capping gains. The fund has not been approved or launched. #Update #ETF $BTC
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Blockchain.com’s $5 Crypto Options Have Seven-Day Catch
@Blockchain.com launched options on seven cryptocurrencies, with premiums starting at $5. Contracts expire within seven days and cannot be closed early; U.S. users are excluded. #Update #CryptoOptions
S&P 500 Options Surge on Hyperliquid Exchange
@Hypercall’s exchange facilitates trading of S&P 500 options and individual stocks around the clock, with market makers pricing events even when traditional markets are closed. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Bitcoin Traders Bet $4.5B on $95K Surge
Bitcoin traders have amassed $4.5B in calls targeting $95K as October expiration nears, with max pain at $78K. Futures open interest is $51.7B, down 1.59%. #Update #Crypto $BTC
BitMart Launches Three Refund Options for Users
@BitMartExchange has proposed a payout plan for users amid a $319.5 million balance shortfall, offering options for immediate payouts or tokens, with court approval expected in late 2026. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Holds $83K Bitfinex Leverage Cleared
Binance holds $11.01B in bitcoin futures open interest, 20.77% market share; Deribit’s Oct. 30 $95K call leads options with 23,350.8 BTC open interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Cboe S&P Dow Jones Launch Tokenized Options Contracts
Cboe and S&P Dow Jones may explore tokenized options contracts, enhancing trading efficiency with smart contracts for collateral and settlement. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Derivatives Surge Traders Seek Insurance
Bitcoin options open interest exceeds $50B, with calls at 60% and puts dominating recent trades. BTC price dips below $84K amid derivatives volatility. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Derivatives Bet Surges to $100B
Binance leads bitcoin futures with $11.77B in open interest as BTC trades near $81,273; Deribit calls control 60.74% of BTC options open interest. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Approves WisdomTree Bitcoin Options
The SEC approved a Cboe Options Exchange rule amendment for options on the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, enhancing institutional trading tools without new spot ETF approval. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Binance Launches Options Trading for U.S. Stocks
@Binance has launched options on U.S. stocks and ETFs, initially supporting long call and put strategies. Contracts are physically settled via Alpaca, with trading fees at $0.06. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Bitcoin Options Turn Defensive Pre-Showdown
Bitcoin futures open interest is $54.82B, with @Binance holding $11.24B. Deribit options show 60.89% in calls; max pain near $70K-$73K for Sept. 25. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Futures Launches $50M in 72 Hours
CME Group launched 24/7 crypto futures, clearing $50M in its debut weekend. @Robinhood and Ripple Prime support continuous bitcoin derivatives access. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Futures Surge $42.6B Open Interest
Bitcoin futures open interest hits $42.6B across 11 exchanges, with Binance and CME leading. Deribit’s June expiry holds $8.5B value, max pain near $77,500. #Update #Crypto $BTC