options trading

Options trading for spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds are all set to launch on Wall Street on Tuesday, marking a new era of the leading cryptocurrency's integration into traditional finance. What happened: Nasdaq head of ETP listings Alison Hennessy told Bloomberg they plan to list...

Massive call-buying activity in Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock going out to 2025 has caught the attention of Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Josh Brown — and for good reason: someone’s betting that Nvidia could approach $190 within six months. What Happened: Thursday on CNBC’s...

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price dip has raised concerns among some investors, but analysis of options data suggests reasons to be optimistic. What Happened: Despite the recent price dip, options data reveals a decline in market volatility expectations. This is evident in the Bitcoin implied...

Despite the global crypto market experiencing instability, Deribit is looking to expand the roster for options trading on its platform. It is also looking to expand geographically with an EU license and a Middle Eastern office. What Happened? Deribit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange...

Stocktwits, a social media service for investors and traders, added options trading to its platform. The company provides trading options across all asset classes including stocks, crypto, and other emerging investments. The news comes on the heels of a record-high relationship between sentiment...

Are you looking for ways to add more punch to your portfolio’s performance? If so, then you’ll want to check out how one professional options trader is making great returns despite turbulent market conditions. The Options Trader — Eric Ferguson Eric Ferguson is a stock market...

Many new traders stumble into the world of derivatives trading with dollar signs in their eyes, without fully understanding what they’re getting themselves into. Lured in from huge gains they’ve seen on Twitter or the Wallstreetbets subreddit, people try their hand at trading options....

Open interest in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) options exceeded that of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for the first time on Monday. What Happened: According to data from Glassnode, at press time, the cumulative value of open interest on ETH contracts on dominant crypto derivatives...

Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ: ZM) reports earnings today (Monday) after the close. ZM options are pricing about a 9% move, or just under $40 in either direction. Zoom was lower by -15% on its most recent earnings report and saw moves of +40% and +8% in the two prior. A full calendar...

There is something "systemically" wrong in the options trading of the stock of GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), according to Massachusetts securities regulator, Barron’s reported Tuesday. What Happened: The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin told...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. This special presentation from Market Structure EDGE comes from the Benzinga Options Boot Camp, which took place on August 28, 2020. Any...

H1 2020 Highlights More than 4 million options contracts traded daily in the first half of 2020 Options liquidity continues to deepen during overnight hours. In H1, options volume during Asian Trading Hours rose 42% YoY, while volumes during European Trading Hours rose 9% YoY. Unprecedented...

Options have gained tremendous popularity because traders can risk less and make more. The problem with purchasing options: one must be correct in their assumption on direction, time and volatility. Thus, since options are depreciating assets with fixed maturities, one of the best ways to make...

For an options trader, information is constantly in play. Quantcha provides a suite of tools to aid traders with searching, filtering and analyzing options. The company recently launched Quantcha Unlimited to help options traders profit by eliminating commission fees. Benzinga spoke with...

Benzinga Pro provides its subscribers with real-time alerts of potentially market-moving options activity. Here's a recap of the options alerts from Friday, October 27, 2017. All time stamps are in Eastern Time. 3:57:52 pm: MAC Macerich Mar 16 $75 Calls Sweep (3) at the...