- Ethereum (ETH) options markets are showing signs that the bullish trend might continue.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) actions on May 20 triggered rapid rises in the cryptocurrency market, especially for Ethereum.
- According to Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers, there are signals indicating the continuation of the bullish trend.
Ethereum options markets are signaling a potential continuation of the bullish trend, driven by significant institutional interest and unprecedented trading volumes.
SEC Actions Trigger Rapid Rises in Ethereum
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action on May 20, leading to rapid increases in the cryptocurrency market, with Ethereum being one of the primary beneficiaries. This move has sparked renewed interest and optimism among investors, further fueling the bullish sentiment in the market.
Deribit CEO’s Insights on Ethereum’s Bullish Signals
Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers has observed signals that suggest the bullish trend for Ethereum may continue. He noted that call options for Ethereum are more expensive than put options for all products with expiring terms, indicating a bullish market sentiment. Strijers highlighted:
“The skew in put options is negative across all maturities and increases beyond the end of June. The profitability of options has risen to approximately 14% annually, which is another bullish indicator.”
Furthermore, Strijers pointed out that institutional investors are flocking to the options markets, indicating unprecedented volumes:
“At Deribit, we have observed a significant increase in trading volumes and volatility for Ethereum options and futures. In fact, we recorded an almost unprecedented notional trading volume of $12.5 billion in the last 24 hours.”
Conclusion
The recent actions by the SEC and the insights from Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers suggest that the bullish trend for Ethereum might continue. The increased interest from institutional investors and the unprecedented trading volumes are strong indicators of this trend. Investors should keep a close eye on the developments in the options markets as they could provide further insights into the future direction of Ethereum.
