Trading volume in foreign exchange (FX) options is on the rise. The EUR/USD currency pair is seeing the most activity. Data from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England show multi-period increases ...
Hedge funds have dumped the equivalent of 201 million barrels of oil over the past several weeks. The selloff in petroleum-related options and futures is being fueled by growing recession fears. The ...
Crypto’s biggest monthly drop since 2022 deepens as spot outflows, forced futures selling and dealer hedging amplify volatility Bitcoin tumbled further into volatile territory on Friday, slipping as ...
With bitcoin BTC $95,381.69 trading in a relatively narrow range of $80,000 to $95,000 since November, options have emerged as the largest segment of the derivatives complex in a sign of the maturing ...
Derivative trading has become a major part of the stock market, with investors using it not only for profits but also for hedging risks. In India, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock ...
Investors are seeking S&P 500 downside protection as rate cuts shift focus to growth concerns. Hedging strategies include options contracts, indicating the smart money is bracing for volatility. S&P ...
Options on 10-year futures allow investors to manage rate risk with defined costs. Buyers of calls seek gains if prices rise and yields fall. Buyers of puts benefit if prices drop and yields climb. A ...
The crypto market has come back to life this year, with bitcoin [BTC] doubling in value, supposedly on the back of haven demand, spot ETF excitement in the U.S. and dovish Federal Reserve expectations ...
Stock futures play a central role in modern financial markets, offering investors a way to anticipate market direction, manage risk, and express ...