derivatives

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) may be in a corrective phase, but that hasn't deterred derivatives traders from amping up bullish bets on the meme coin. What happened: More than 72% of all Binance traders with open DOGE positions were long as of this writing, according to Coinglass, suggesting hopes of a...

Popular dog-themed cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) edged higher Wednesday, defying weaknesses in blue-chip cryptocurrencies. What happened: The world's largest meme coin rose over 3% in the last 24 hours, while its trading volume spiked 30% to over $2 billion. DOGE’s surge contrasted...

The cryptocurrency market could experience major volatility following the largest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) options expiry in history on Friday. What Happened: According to leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Deribit, Bitcoin options contracts, with nearly $14.38 billion in notional value...

As the countdown for the all-important political battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris inches closer to a crescendo, cryptocurrency investors may be tempted to monitor crucial data on election night. What happened: Unlike traditional markets, cryptocurrencies can be traded 24/7, providing...

CBOE (BATS:CBOE) CEO Fred Tomczyk shared his excitement for upcoming product from Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) and put an emphasis on retail investors during an exclusive interview Thursday with Benzinga. Robinhood Growth: Since taking over the role of CEO of Cboe in September 2023, Tomczyk said...

Influential Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) figure Mishaboar has issued a warning to DOGE holders about the potential risks of leverage and derivatives in cryptocurrency, particularly in the face of expected market volatility. What Happened: On Wednesday, Mishaboar took to Twitter to caution Dogecoin...

A bond trader has just placed a record-breaking single bet by going long on December 2024 short-term interest rate futures. This strategy will pay off if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates at least three times by the end of the year, a scenario that is not yet fully priced into the market...

Offering trading infrastructure and building out regulated brokerages, Architect Financial Technologies raised capital to launch a U.S. derivatives brokerage. What Happened: Architect Financial Technologies secured $12 million in capital in its latest funding round, bringing its total funding to $...

Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) year-to-date performance of 156% gains stood significantly ahead of gains reported by Nasdaq (-11%), S&P 500 (+23%), and Gold (SPDR Gold Trust +9.6%). What Happened: The year 2023 witnessed a major increase in institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies. Close...

Dispersion trading, a strategy beloved by hedge funds for profiting from stock dislocations, is stepping into the spotlight with the launch of the CBOE S&P 500 Dispersion Index (DSPX). Designed to capture price differences between options on the S&P 500 and its underlying constituents, this...

The S&P 500 closed higher on Thursday as banks passed the Fed stress test and strong economic data fueled expectations of extended rate hikes. The index ended at 4,396.44, up 0.45%. Also Read: Best Penny Stocks Here’s a breakdown of the options market outlook for the index:...

Major Wall Street indices ended the day with gains on Tuesday, driven by positive economic data releases that boosted investor confidence. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose to 109.7 in June from 102.5 in May, reaching its highest level since January 2022. Additionally, U.S. new...

Shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) closed 1.55% lower on Monday. The stock has so far gained over 48% since the beginning of the year. In comparison to some of the other tech stocks, the retail giant's shares have shown relative resilience in the recent market correction in the aftermath of...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock finally relented to the resistance levels priced-in by the options market last week after bull-dozing its way to recent highs of over $276 on Wednesday. The stock closed over 3% lower on Friday at $256.60 — just between the support and resistance level factored in by...

Options traders got it right last time — at least with the S&P 500 — even if they failed to determine the correct resistance level of a bulldozing Tesla Inc stock. Professional traders, who prefer shorting options over buying them, had determined the index might face resistance at the 4,450...