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  1. OUTLOOK 04MAY25: Waiting for Breakout

    Bitcoin hovers below $100K as options traders quietly reload. From gamma tension to bullish skew, the market is poised—just waiting for a breakout.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.