2020-3-14 17:00 |
It’s a wild ride out there as insane volatility catches both derivatives traders and exchanges off-guard. Not only did BitMEX suffer a “hardware” issue but Deribit also went down and saw its insurance fund get REKT. origin »
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Deribit’s volatility index bounced between 48 and 52, indicating Bitcoin investor uncertainty after recent crypto market declines.
BTC futures expiring in March, June and September 2025 trade at prices greater than $100,000, according to data source Deribit.
Approximately 16% ($682 million) of the notional value in bitcoin that is set to expire is currently “in the money.”
BTC's implied volatility curve shows a noticeable kink on Oct. 5, signaling expectations for an unusually volatile Saturday.
Bitcoin traders maintain a neutral sentiment despite the uptick in geopolitical tension and uncertainty within world markets.
The $100,000 call is the most popular bitcoin option on Deribit.
BTC has registered its first three-week winning trend since February.