Options

An option is a derivative contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price within a specified period. It is commonly used for risk hedging and market arbitrage.

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Gate Research: Altcoins Rally Over the Weekend; First Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Launch
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Gate Research: Altcoins Rally Over the Weekend; First Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Set to Launch

Gate Research Daily Report (November 25 ): BTC and ETH prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, trading at $97,900 and $3,361, respectively. Altcoins, particularly in the metaverse and gaming sectors, performed strongly over the weekend. The Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Greed" zone. Solana's DEX daily trading volume surpassed $6 billion, capturing a 45% market share. CBOE is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2. Additionally, last Friday saw significant institutional inflows, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording $490 million in net inflows and Ethereum spot ETFs attracting $91.21 million. This highlights robust institutional interest. Investors are advised to remain cautious of market volatility and changes in regulatory policies.
2024-11-25 09:24:59
Gate Research: Bitcoin Hits New High, 82% of BlackRock’s First-Day Options Are Bullish
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Hits New High, 82% of BlackRock’s First-Day Options Are Bullish

Gate Research Daily Report(November 20) : BTC reached a new all-time high of $93,888. IBIT's first-day trading volume reached nearly $1.9 billion, with bullish options accounting for over 80% of the market. JUNO surged 273% in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Meanwhile, the launch of the new token ELIZA by Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) has sparked a "case sensitivity" debate within the community, intensifying tensions between autonomy and centralized control. The circulating supply of USDe has exceeded 3.3 billion tokens, reflecting rising market enthusiasm. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance to expand its presence in the European market. In other news, stablecoin company Noble has completed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, further underscoring the growing importance of stablecoin infrastructure.
2024-11-20 08:41:58
Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Set to Launch, DeSci Sector Soars 58.12%
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Gate Research: Bitcoin Spot ETF Options Set to Launch, DeSci Sector Soars 58.12%

Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.
2024-11-19 09:28:17
A Beginners Guide to Using Gate io s Options Simulator
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A Beginners Guide to Using Gate io s Options Simulator

This guide explains how to use Gate.com's Options Simulator, covering key concepts of options, how to access the Options Simulator mode, how to navigate the interface, and step-by-step instructions for making trades. It’s designed to help users become more adept before entering real trading. Introduction: This guide offers a step-by-step overview of how to use Gate.com’s Options Simulator. It covers the basics of options, how to switch to the Options Simulator mode, how to use the interface, and how to execute trades. It’s designed to help users become more adept before entering real trading.
2024-10-11 02:16:18
Gate Research: SEC Approves Bitcoin Options, BTC Nears $65,000 Resistance, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record High
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Gate Research: SEC Approves Bitcoin Options, BTC Nears $65,000 Resistance, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record High

Gate Research Daily: September 23, Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating around the $64,000 level, with similar trends seen in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Market sentiment remains optimistic, with the majority of BTC and ETH contracts showing a bullish bias. Last Friday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $170 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $6 million outflow. However, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF holdings reached an all-time high. Plume Network plans to tokenize approximately $1.25 billion in real-world assets by Q4. Solana Mobile officially named its second-generation smartphone "Seeker," with over 140,000 units pre-sold. The SEC has approved options contracts related to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for Nasdaq listing.
2024-09-23 11:07:49
Building On-Chain Options and DOVs
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Building On-Chain Options and DOVs

This high-level guide outlines the common design variations of on-chain options and how they use oracles in their pricing and settlement.
2024-07-08 15:44:01
Crypto Options Trading, Explained
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Crypto Options Trading, Explained

The article discusses crypto options trading, a relatively new and risky investment option that allows individuals to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies. It explains how options trading work, the different types of options (calls and puts), and the risks and rewards involved in buying and selling them. The article also highlights the growing popularity of crypto options trading, especially among institutional investors.
2024-03-03 15:50:39
What is an Option?
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What is an Option?

Gain exposure to price variations with limited downside or hedge against crashes
2022-07-17 22:42:59