April 28, 2025 • 47 mins
In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata provide an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives markets. They explore the resurgence in Bitcoin's valuation amidst equity market downturns and discuss the shift in Bitcoin's perceived correlation to risk assets versus digital gold. The episode also examines options trading data and volatility indices for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins like Solana and XRP. Notably, there's an extensive discussion on Solana's rising interest, especially with its futures and ETFs, and the impact of call selling on its options market. Additionally, the hosts highlight strategies for trading options in these volatile markets and provide insights into long-term setups.
01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown
04:06 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis
09:51 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew
16:42 Deep Dive into IBIT and BITO
21:47 MSTU: The Leveraged Play on Bitcoin
24:08 Understanding Volatility in Crypto Markets
24:27 Exploring MSTR and MSTU Trading Strategies
24:44 Diving into Long-Dated Contracts
25:04 Introduction to the Altcoin Universe
25:27 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap
27:11 Ethereum's Performance and Trading Opportunities
35:25 Solana's Resurgence and Trading Insights
40:49 XRP and Other Altcoins Update
43:25 Bitcoin as Digital Gold
43:59 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
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