A $2 million bet on XRP volatility crosses the tape as prices surge
An options trader opened a large straddle on XRP, betting on wild price swings by Aug. 28.
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) low price volatility doesn’t necessarily mean low risk: Crypto Daily
“When volatility is cheap, traders can build directional positions and hedges at relatively low cost. If the market then moves through a level with concentrated positioning, dealer hedging can accelerate the move,” Adam Haeems, head of asset management at Tesseract Group, which manages $500 million… Read More
BlackRock’s head of digital assets warns leverage-driven volatility risks undermine b itcoin’s institutional narrative
NEW YORK — While BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) is among the most successful product launches in Wall Street history, the crypto market’s growing reliance on leverage could be doing long-term damage to bitcoin’s BTC$70,413.42 institutional appeal, according to Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets… Read More
Bitcoin bull case grows as U.S. bond market volatility sinks to lowest since 2021
The bond market volatility gauge has slipped to its lowest since October 2021, supporting risk-taking in financial markets.
squeeze sets stage for volatility explosion
Bitcoin’s BTC$88,591.07 price chart looks super calm via Bollinger Bands, a volatility gauge, hinting at a massive swing ahead. BTC has traded in a tight range between $85,000 and $90,000 for the past two weeks. As a result, the gap between its Bollinger Bands, volatility… Read More
BTC, XRP, ETH, SOL News: Bitcoin’s Volatility Meltdown
This is a technical analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s BTC$93,006.37 30-day implied volatility index (BVIV) has contracted sharply to 48, decisively breaking below the bullish trendline established since the September lows. This breakdown signals a dissipation of… Read More