🚀 Calamos Launches Bitcoin ETFs Offering Downside Protection
#Calamos #BitcoinETFs #DownsideProtection #Investing #StockIndices #CryptoInvestment #AssetManagement #BTC
According to Odaily, asset management firm Calamos has announced the introduction of three Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to offer downside protection for investors. The ETFs are named Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF, Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF, and Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF. These funds plan to invest in U.S. stock benchmark indices and Bitcoin, with trading expected to commence on July 8.#Calamos #BitcoinETFs #DownsideProtection #Investing #StockIndices #CryptoInvestment #AssetManagement #BTC
🚀 ARK Invest Introduces Structured ETFs with Downside Protection
#ARKInvest #ETFs #DownsideProtection #BufferedETFs #CathieWood #MarketDemand #Finance #Investing
According to BlockBeats, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, announced on social media that ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has recently filed for structured ETFs, also known as buffered ETFs. These funds are similar to ARKK but feature a 50% downside protection limit. The upside, as understood, allows for gains beyond the initial 5% increase. Balchunas noted that this move indicates a strong market demand for products offering certainty in returns.#ARKInvest #ETFs #DownsideProtection #BufferedETFs #CathieWood #MarketDemand #Finance #Investing
🚀 Huajian Medical Launches Enhanced Ethereum Vault Strategy
#HuajianMedical #Ethereum #VaultStrategy #DownsideProtection #PANews
According to PANews, Huajian Medical (01931.HK) has announced a strategic upgrade approved by its board of directors. The company is initiating a 'Global Enhanced Ethereum (ETH) Vault' strategy, which includes a mechanism for downside protection.#HuajianMedical #Ethereum #VaultStrategy #DownsideProtection #PANews
🚀 Cryptocurrency Market Faces Decline Amid Institutional Risk Aversion
#CryptocurrencyMarket #Bitcoin #Ethereum #InstitutionalRisk #MarketDecline #DeathCross #ETFs #OptionsMarket #ImpliedVolatility #BTC #ETH #Liquidity #MarketPanic #DownsideProtection
According to PANews, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a downturn, with Bitcoin falling below a critical support level and briefly dropping under $90,000. This decline has erased the gains made earlier this year, marking a 27% decrease from its intraday peak on October 6. Technically, the 50-day moving average has crossed below the 200-day moving average, forming a 'death cross' and indicating a bearish trend in the medium term.
On the financial front, cryptocurrency ETFs have seen a net outflow of $1.26 billion this month, reflecting a significant decrease in institutional risk appetite. In a tightening liquidity environment, demand for downside protection in the options market has increased, with short-term Put Implied Volatility (IV) rising and overall implied volatility following suit.
This week, the options market's implied volatility has remained high, with Bitcoin's IV at 50.9% and Ethereum's IV at 75%. The 25-Delta Skew for both BTC and ETH has quickly turned negative with steep curves, indicating heightened market panic and defensive sentiment. The largest block trade involved buying BTC-281125-116000-C and selling BTC-211125-107000-C, totaling approximately 1,500 BTC with a premium expenditure of around $96,000, aiming to hedge against moderate declines while protecting against upside tail risks.#CryptocurrencyMarket #Bitcoin #Ethereum #InstitutionalRisk #MarketDecline #DeathCross #ETFs #OptionsMarket #ImpliedVolatility #BTC #ETH #Liquidity #MarketPanic #DownsideProtection
🚀 Market Sentiment Shows Cautious Optimism in BTC and ETH Options
#MarketSentiment #BTCOptions #ETHOptions #ImpliedVolatility #DownsideProtection #PutOptions #CautiousOptimism #RiskAversion #MarketSkew #BearishSentiment #CryptoAnalysis #Matrixport
According to PANews, Matrixport's latest analysis highlights that since late August, the skew in BTC and ETH options has consistently remained in negative territory. This indicates a higher pricing for downside protection, with a notable increase in implied volatility for put options, reflecting a cautious market sentiment.
In a comparative analysis, BTC's option skew is generally weaker than ETH's. In mid-November, the skew further declined, indicating a period of market pressure and a significant rise in demand for put options, suggesting heightened risk aversion.
Recently, although the skew has shown some recovery, it remains negative, suggesting that the pricing focus in the options market continues to lean towards downside risks, with insufficient signals for a reversal. However, the recovery in skew also suggests that the market's pessimistic sentiment is gradually easing, with an overall reduction in bearish sentiment.#MarketSentiment #BTCOptions #ETHOptions #ImpliedVolatility #DownsideProtection #PutOptions #CautiousOptimism #RiskAversion #MarketSkew #BearishSentiment #CryptoAnalysis #Matrixport
🚀 Bitcoin Market Analysis Suggests Caution Amid Increased Demand for Downside Protection
#Bitcoin #MarketAnalysis #Caution #DownsideProtection #OptionsMarket #Volatility #RiskHedging #Glassnode #Skew #Flow #BTC
According to BlockBeats, on January 9, glassnode analyzed Bitcoin's market trends using options market data. The report highlights that the options data suggests the market should remain cautious rather than panicked. While volatility sellers are still active, skew and flow indicate a growing demand for downside protection. The market is currently hedging risks, and a complete trend reversal has not yet been priced in.#Bitcoin #MarketAnalysis #Caution #DownsideProtection #OptionsMarket #Volatility #RiskHedging #Glassnode #Skew #Flow #BTC
🚀 Significant Expiry of Crypto Options Worth Over $9.5 Billion
#cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ethereum #cryptooptions #marketreports #PutCallRatio #maximumpain #downsideprotection #bullishsentiment #cautioustraders #BTC #ETH
Over $9.5 billion in cryptocurrency options are set to expire, according to market reports. According to ChainCatcher, the nominal value of Bitcoin options is $8.27 billion, with a Put/Call ratio of 0.54 and a maximum pain point of $90,000. Ethereum options have a nominal value of $1.27 billion, a Put/Call ratio of 0.74, and a maximum pain point of $3,100.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading near $90,000, with an increased demand for downside protection, indicating cautious trader sentiment. However, overall positions remain bullish. Previous reports suggest that cryptocurrency options trading activity has kept Bitcoin's price around the $90,000 mark.#cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #Ethereum #cryptooptions #marketreports #PutCallRatio #maximumpain #downsideprotection #bullishsentiment #cautioustraders #BTC #ETH
🚀 Bitcoin's $40,000 Put Option Gains Traction Ahead of February Expiry
#Bitcoin #PutOption #DownsideProtection #MarketCaution #OptionsBet #FebruaryExpiry #PriceDrop #NS3AI #BTC
The $40,000 put option on Bitcoin has become the second-largest options bet as the February expiry approaches. According to NS3.AI, this trend highlights an increasing demand for downside protection among traders. The positioning suggests market caution as investors brace for possible price drops.#Bitcoin #PutOption #DownsideProtection #MarketCaution #OptionsBet #FebruaryExpiry #PriceDrop #NS3AI #BTC
🚀 Institutional Investors Seek Downside Protection Amid Bitcoin Price Concerns
#InstitutionalInvestors #DownsideProtection #BitcoinPrice #BitcoinETF #MarketCorrection #LongTermInvestment #MarketVolatility #Hedge #BTC
Institutional investors, including Bitcoin ETF holders and treasury firms, are increasingly acquiring downside protection to guard against potential declines in Bitcoin prices below $60,000. According to NS3.AI, this trend indicates apprehension about a possible significant market correction. The strategy reflects a cautious stance by market participants with long-term investment strategies, aiming to hedge against market volatility.#InstitutionalInvestors #DownsideProtection #BitcoinPrice #BitcoinETF #MarketCorrection #LongTermInvestment #MarketVolatility #Hedge #BTC
🚀 Bitcoin Options Traders Pay Record Premium for Downside Protection
#Bitcoin #OptionsTraders #DownsideProtection #RecordPremium #PutCallRatio #Volatility #FuturesFunding #BitcoinOptions #Crypto #BTC
Bitcoin options traders have paid a record premium for downside protection, according to NS3.AI. The put/call open interest ratio has risen to 0.84, marking the highest level since June 2021. In the past 30 days, spending on put options reached approximately $685 million, while call option premiums decreased by about 12% to around $562 million. Additionally, realized volatility has dropped from approximately 80 to 50, and futures funding rates have fallen to 2.7%.#Bitcoin #OptionsTraders #DownsideProtection #RecordPremium #PutCallRatio #Volatility #FuturesFunding #BitcoinOptions #Crypto #BTC
🚀 Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Show Defensive Positioning Amid Rising Volatility
#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Options #DefensivePositioning #PutBuying #Volatility #ImpliedVolatility #DownsideProtection #BTC #ETH
Bitcoin options trading has taken a defensive turn, with put buying making up 29% of the trading volume over the past week. According to NS3.AI, Ethereum has seen an even higher level of put buying, reaching 37%. This shift in options positioning is accompanied by a rise in implied volatility, indicating increased demand for downside protection.#Bitcoin #Ethereum #Options #DefensivePositioning #PutBuying #Volatility #ImpliedVolatility #DownsideProtection #BTC #ETH