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  1. OUTLOOK 25APR25: Bitcoin’s Options Landscape Shifts

    Bitcoin breaks above expectations, pushing call options into the money across key expiries. Implied volatility rises in tandem, hinting at a possible bullish shift. Explore how market sentiment, positioning, and strategy reveal the new landscape.

  2. OUTLOOK 19APR25: From Heat to Hush

    As Bitcoin steadies above $80K, the options market enters a phase of cautious quiet. Volatility has cooled, skew has normalized, and both buyers and sellers appear anchored around key strike levels. With a major expiry on the horizon and tactical trades surfacing, this Outlook unpacks the sentiment shift, positioning patterns, and what may lie ahead.

  3. OUTLOOK 12APR25: Defensive Stance Meets Rising Hope

    Puts still dominate, but volatility is shifting. As Bitcoin rebounds and IV rises alongside price, the options market hints at a potential return of bullish momentum—while short-term traders remain defensively positioned.

  4. OUTLOOK 05APR25: Puts Rise as Fear Returns

    As volatility surges and puts gain ground, Bitcoin options traders are leaning into downside protection. From short-term hedges to strategic long-dated spreads, the market reveals a shift in tone — defensive, deliberate, and primed for turbulence.

  5. OUTLOOK 29MAR25: From Euphoria to Caution

    As Bitcoin retreats below all-time highs, the options market tells a deeper story—one of fading euphoria and rising caution. From a defensive build-up at the $80K strike to a spike in implied volatility and skew, this Outlook uncovers how traders are bracing for potential downside while selectively positioning for upside. Dive in for data-backed insights and a closer look at one standout strategy shaping market sentiment.

  6. OUTLOOK 15MAR25: Hedging Dominates as Bitcoin Faces $85K Risk

    Recent Bitcoin options activity reveals traders hedging against downside risk while capping upside expectations. With March 28 expiry approaching, positioning suggests a cautious stance on Bitcoin’s next move.

  7. Strategic Adaptation: Condor, Iron Condor, and Morphing

    In this blog, we explore the Condor and Iron Condor, two structured strategies designed for range-bound markets, and introduce Morphing, a powerful technique that transforms neutral trades into bullish or bearish positions with a simple adjustment.

  8. OUTLOOK 07MAR25: Bitcoin Options Wake-Up Call

    Implied volatility is surging back in the Bitcoin options market after a period of stagnation. The 7 March expiry settled near Max Pain, wiping out billions in notional value. Now, traders are positioning for the 14 and 28 March expiries, with a notable Put Calendar Spread signaling increased hedging amid rising uncertainty.

  9. Strategic Speculation: The Long Call Ladder

    A Long Call Ladder surfaced in our Market Screener, revealing a structured bet on Bitcoin’s price action. In this blog, we break down the strategy, simulate its risk-reward dynamics, and compare it to simpler alternatives. Is this a calculated cost-saving move or a high-risk gamble? Let’s dive in.

  10. OUTLOOK 21FEB25: A Market at Crossroads

    With volatility at record lows and max pain levels dictating recent expiries, traders are hedging cautiously for the short term while speculating on explosive moves ahead. Will Bitcoin break past $100K or face deeper corrections?