Bybit partners with Block Scholes to release crypto derivatives report showing stable year-end trends.

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January 3, 2025 1:30:13 pm:

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, partners with Block Scholes to release a new crypto derivatives analytics report. The report reveals stable open interest in BTC and ETH perpetual swaps during year-end options expiration, indicating subdued volatility. Trading volumes fell during the holidays, with BTC options market showing limited leverage and cautious sentiment.

Despite substantial ETH options expiration, market dynamics remained stable. Realized volatility spike in December did not continue into the new year, with ETH’s spot price showing lower volatility. Implied volatility term structure for ETH options briefly steepened before flattening, diverging from BTC’s profile, suggesting preparation for short-term volatility.

ETH call options gaining momentum at the start of 2025, dominating the market and signaling an optimistic outlook among traders. The article, generated with AI support, provides insights into market behavior during significant year-end options expiration for BTC and ETH. Check our T&C for more information.

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