Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.

High Bitcoin options volumes indicate there is still significant interest and capital present in crypto derivatives markets, according to derivatives exchange Deribit, but risk is now being carefully ...

One crypto observer suspects a fund holding Bitcoin call options got wiped out, triggering a broader crash.

Bitcoin slips below $90,000 as $8.8 billion in options expire, fueling defensive positioning and downside hedging.

Hedge fund exposure to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust came into focus after Bitwise portfolio manager Jeff Park corrected ...

Over $2.6 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire as hedging surges, volatility spikes, and traders brace for post-expiry moves.

Learn how Wall Street uses Bitcoin options to hedge spot BTC, manage risk, generate yield, and gauge market sentiment.

Bitcoin’s market dynamics have shifted from spot trading to derivatives like ETFs and options. The crypto landscape in 2025 will be vastly different from 2021, influenced by regulatory changes.

Bitcoin options traders have completely deserted Bakkt, with its volume and open interest flatlining at $0 since June 15. The record for daily options volume in Bakkt is $528,000, set on January 8.

Crypto traders prepare for a deeper crash due to monthly Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry and Trump naming Kevin Warsh as ...

BlackRock files for a Bitcoin income ETF using IBIT options, turning Bitcoin volatility into payouts while capping upside for investors.