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Bitcoin ETF options fuel US crypto market surge

by admin November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
Bitcoin ETF options fuel US crypto market surge

The launch of options tied to BlackRock Inc.’s $44 billion iShares Bitcoin Trust has set the stage for potential record-breaking moments for Bitcoin.

On Tuesday, Nasdaq Inc. reported the trading of over 350,000 contracts on the first day, with data from Bloomberg indicating that approximately 80% of these were bullish bets.

Nine out of the 10 most-traded options were calls predicting price increases, Bloomberg said.

The highest trading volumes were observed in January $55 strike calls and December $65 strike calls — both of which were 25% higher than the ETF’s closing price on Monday.

Options trading enables investors to leverage Bitcoin’s notorious volatility by allowing them to purchase or sell an asset at a set price, depending on whether they expect the price to increase or decrease within a specific timeframe.

Bitcoin’s record peak and ETF influence

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $94,032, coinciding with the debut of these ETF options.

Investors are optimistic that US-based Bitcoin ETF options could lead to further inflows into the digital asset market.

This surge comes as a response to crypto advocate Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory.

Trump has committed to creating a regulatory environment favorable to digital assets and establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the US.

However, questions remain about the timeline and feasibility of these ambitious plans.

ETF inflows and strong demand

The iShares Bitcoin Trust is currently the largest US spot-Bitcoin ETF and has witnessed significant demand.

Since its launch in January, the ETF has drawn a net inflow of approximately $29 billion.

Notably, around $5 billion of that total was accumulated after the November 5 election, signalling heightened confidence in the asset following political developments.

Caroline Mauron, co-founder of Orbit Markets, noted in the Bloomberg report that the trading volume is “a good start, demonstrating growing links between the crypto-native ecosystem and the traditional finance world.”

While the current trading volume may not directly drive Bitcoin’s price, positive news surrounding these developments has supported a bullish outlook.

Institutional interest and derivatives expansion

The global crypto derivatives market has traditionally been dominated by non-US platforms such as Binance and Deribit.

However, record-high open interest in Bitcoin futures hosted by Chicago-based CME Group Inc. indicates a growing appetite among US institutions for regulated crypto exposure.

Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, emphasized that while the US crypto derivatives market remains smaller than other asset classes, its expansion could attract new investors and broaden the scope of investment strategies.

As of early Wednesday in London, Bitcoin was trading at $92,631.

The largest digital token has more than doubled in value this year, propelling the total crypto market past its peak from the pandemic era, according to CoinGecko data.

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