Crypto Options Unplugged
Episodes
Crypto markets test recent lows despite positive macro developments #22
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode David and Imran welcome Dennis Ehlert, a derivatives trader from Amina Bank. They discuss the broader trends in crypto mark...
Bitcoin rejects highs on surging US bond yields after hot jobs data #21
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, David and Imran discuss the recent developments in the US labor market that have created headwinds for crypto prices in th...
Crypto Vol collapses but bullish ETH flows keep call skew elevated #20
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, apart from the usual macro, crypto, and volatility round-up, Imran catches up with Arbelos Capital Co-founder Shiliang Tan...
Ethereum ETF approved as crypto becomes a political battleground #19
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode David And Imran discuss the swift policy shifts we have been seeing around crypto regulation in the US fuelled by Donald Tr...
Ethereum explodes on hopes of imminent ETF approval #18
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Imran and David welcome James Van Straten from Cryptoslate as they take a look into the world of on-chain analytics. James...
ETH underperformance drives more protection buying #17
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Imran and David welcome Andrew Melville, volatility research analyst at Block Scholes. They take a deep dive into what And...
Crypto pops back into the range on dovish FED #16
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode Imran and David discuss the game changing macro developments that triggered a sharp bounce in crypto and risk assets. The FO...
Crypto Vol falls but Skew signals imminent breakdown #15
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode David and Imran discuss the recent gyrations in FX markets and what implications they may have for crypto prices going forward. ...
Crypto Vol smashed lower as risk assets bounce #14
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Imran and David discuss the recent risk rally that has kicked off this week as geopolitical tensions abate with Iran not l...
Geopolitics keep investors on edge as realised vol spikes #13
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Imran and David give an update on the latest crypto action as geopolitics and inflation fears have put investors on edge. With the co...
BTC Vol looks expensive heading into the halving #12
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Imran and David analyze recent trends in crypto markets, including Ethereum's recovery and the impending Bitcoin halving. They...
Crypto markets pause for breath ahead of the halving #11
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode Imran and David discuss the pause in the crypto rally which has led to some key supports being breached and what macro forces ma...
The stars align for the next leg higher #10
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Imran and David discuss the aftermath of a big macro week that saw huge swings in crypto prices. The BoJ was a damp squib as D...
Healthy correction or something more sinister? #9
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Imran and David cover the recent crypto correction and explore if the macro backdrop has changed. David is of the opinion that...
Bitcoin makes new highs but profit taking in calls signals caution #8
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Imran and David host Chantal Bradford from Deribit's institutional sales. They delve into Deribit's new altcoin options for XRP, SOL,...
Does Bitcoin hit 100k before the halving? #7
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Imran and David host special guest Manvir Nijhar, ex-head of UK equity derivatives at SocGen. Manvir is an active trader of ...
How far can this crypto rally go? #06
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Imran and David talk about the surging crypto prices ahead of the April Bitcoin halving. Despite profit-taking concerns, David...
The Bitcoin halving chase is on! #05
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode: Imran and David explore the Bitcoin price surge driven by increased ETF inflows and anticipation of the upcoming "Bitcoin ha...
Powell dashes march rate cut hopes as crypto takes a breather #04
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Imran and David discuss the recent blowout non-farm payrolls data that has led to a shift in US rate cut expectations. David ...
Is ETH ready to resume the rally? #03
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Imran and David discuss the continuation of Bitcoin ETF inflows that has helped catalyse the 10% bounce in the last week. Da...
Bitcoin breaks below 40k, what happens next? #02
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Imran and David delve into the recent decline in cryptocurrency prices, exploring the factors influencing this market move an...
Crypto setting up for an explosive 2024 - #01
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Get ready for an explosive 2024 as Imran and David discuss the current crypto setting in this debut episode. Explore the trends shaping the...