Goldman Sachs completes first OTC crypto options trade with Galaxy
Galaxy Digital previously facilitated the launch of Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin futures trading product for CME Group in June 2021.
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Galaxy Digital previously facilitated the launch of Goldman Sachs’ Bitcoin futures trading product for CME Group in June 2021.
Bitcoin’s drop to $42,000 obliterated its open interest and liquidated a large swath of leveraged traders, but analysts say OI resets typically provide great buying opportunities.
Nearly $3 billion in BTC options expire on Nov. 26, and bears are better positioned below $58,000.
The absence of cascading liquidations, 25% delta skew and the margin lending ratio all suggest that Bitcoin price bottomed at $56,500.
Bitcoin price is hitting resistance while trading 7.75% below its all-time high, but derivatives data shows pro traders are still aiming for $80,000 by January.
Bitcoin bulls could be in for a $715 million profit if BTC price is above $60,000 ahead of Friday’s $3.2 billion options expiry.
Bitcoin’s futures premium hit its highest level in 5 months, but was this the primary reason for BTC’s fall below $60,000?
Hash rate, supply shock and U.S. credit risk are likely the causes for the BTC rally.
BTC's futures markets premium and options risk gauge show that there are not any signs of excessive leverage or FOMO from traders — yet.
$700 million in BTC options expire on Friday, and derivatives data signals that bears are positioned to profit from a sub-$45,000 Bitcoin price.