According to glassnode, Bitcoin options markets are reflecting a growing demand for downside protection. The Volatility Smile indicates that puts are trading at a higher premium than calls, which suggests a risk-averse positioning among investors as they hedge against further downside.

According to glassnode, the latest edition of The Week On-Chain delves into the liquidity contraction of $BTC, examining both on-chain and off-chain perspectives. The analysis includes a look at the options market and assesses the stress faced by the Short-Term Holder cohort, providing traders with insights into market dynamics and potential trading strategies.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, retail traders' share of the options market has decreased by 3 percentage points over the last 4 months, reaching 17%, the lowest since November 2023. This decline mirrors the trend observed after the peak of the Meme Stock Mania in January 2021.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, retail traders' share of the options market has decreased by 3 percentage points over the last four months, reaching 17%, the lowest level since November 2023. This decline mirrors the trend observed after the peak of the Meme Stock Mania in January 2021, indicating a significant shift in market participation dynamics.

According to Omkar Godbole, a sophisticated options market analysis suggests significant price swings are expected in the cryptocurrency market following the White House crypto summit. This analysis, shared on Twitter, indicates that traders should prepare for potential volatility as the market reacts to developments and announcements from the summit.

According to Greeks Live, a new collaboration with Laevitas has been announced to provide enhanced options market analysis. This partnership aims to deliver more accurate data on the Greeks, which are crucial for options trading strategies. Traders could benefit from improved insights into market volatility and pricing dynamics (source: Greeks Live).

According to Greeks.live, the Bitcoin options market is experiencing a surge in open interest, particularly in call options, which suggests bullish sentiment among traders. This trend is supported by increased trading volumes and a rise in implied volatility, indicating potential price movements. These factors are critical for traders considering entry points and risk management strategies. Source: Greeks.live.

According to GreeksLive, they have requested an options analysis from Satoshiheist. This indicates interest in understanding the options market's dynamics, which can provide insights into potential price movements and volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

According to @CCData_io, today's top crypto stories highlight a rising demand for Bitcoin hedges in the options market, SEC charges against Galois Capital for using FTX accounts, and a call by an SEC Commissioner for a tailored S-1 form for digital asset securities. These developments indicate increased regulatory scrutiny and evolving market dynamics, which are critical for traders to monitor.

According to GreeksLive, this week's macro events and data did not significantly impact the cryptocurrency markets. The historical volatility (RV) of cryptocurrencies continues to decline, and the options market's expectations for future volatility are also gradually decreasing. The most notable macro event of the month is yet to come.

According to GreeksLive, this week's macro events and data did not significantly impact the cryptocurrency market. Historical volatility (RV) of cryptocurrencies continues to decline, and the options market's expectations for future volatility are also decreasing. The most notable macro event of the month is yet to come.