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
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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
XRP Bet Hits $224K for Flat Price
A trader executed a $224,500 short straddle on $XRP, betting its price stays near $1.40 until June 26 amid macroeconomic and regulatory volatility concerns. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Volatility Futures Launch June 1
CME Group plans to launch Bitcoin Volatility futures on June 1, 2026, pending CFTC approval, offering a regulated tool for trading bitcoin’s implied volatility. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Dips Below Holder Cost Basis
Bitcoin trades below short-term holder cost basis of $78,900 as 23,000 options worth $1.74B expire on Deribit with a put-call ratio of 1.10. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin ETF Hits Major Milestone Proving Mainstream Adoption
@BlackRock’s bitcoin ETF IBIT options on Nasdaq have surpassed Deribit’s, with open interest at $27.61B vs. $26.90B, indicating growing institutional interest in crypto derivatives. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Derivatives Warn as BTC Climbs
Bitcoin derivatives show puts dominating CME options since late 2025, while Deribit calls hold a 57% edge. Total BTC options OI exceeds $30B; Binance leads futures at $9.31B. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Crypto ETF Launches New Hedging Options
Options for @Hashdex’s Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) launched, allowing institutions to hedge risks and generate income on diversified crypto assets like $BTC and $ETH, enhancing investment strategies. #Update #Crypto $NCIQ
Bitcoin Dips Below $76K Sparks Investor Skepticism
@CboeGlobalMarkets is in discussions to reintroduce binary options, aiming to compete with prediction markets. This move could reshape trading strategies amid regulatory considerations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Approaches $90K Breakout Ahead of Expiry
Bitcoin ($BTC) remains within the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry approaches, with bullish indicators suggesting a potential move towards the mid-$90,000s. #Update #Crypto $BTC
CME Halts Futures Trading Due to Glitch
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (@CMEGroup) halts futures and options trading due to a CyrusOne data center failure, impacting liquidity and market stability; oil futures rise slightly amid the disruption. #Update #Crypto $WTI $Brent