Why Bitcoin ETF Options Could Unlock Massive Amounts of Capital for Crypto - Ep. 711

With Bitcoin ETF options on the horizon, the crypto market is bracing for significant changes. In this episode, Joshua Lim, co-founder and CEO of Arbelos Markets, joins us to explain what the launch of Bitcoin ETF options means for the broader market. Could they unlock vast amounts of capital and set off a new altcoin boom? Josh also dives into the potential effects on Bitcoin volatility, DeFi lending, and even the onchain options markets. Plus, what could the 2024 U.S. presidential election mean for Bitcoin?
Show highlights:

What are options and why they are significant for bitcoin ETFs

How they will affect the price of BTC

When options will actually launch and what needs to be done

How the launch of IBIT options could lower Bitcoin volatility and compress spreads

Whether dominant players in derivatives will suffer from this launch

How the launch of options could lead to an “altcoin boom”

Why Josh thinks the SEC delayed its decision on ether ETF options

How rising Bitcoin options interest could trigger volatility during major options expiries

What Josh thinks the impact of the US presidential election will be on the markets

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Guest:
Joshua Lim, Co-founder and CEO of Arbelos Markets
Links

Approval for BlackRock’s IBIT

The Block: Bitcoin ETFs set to attract liquidity and speculation as IBIT options trading gains approval

CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options to Set Stage for GameStop-Like 'Gamma Squeeze' Rally, Bitwise Predicts

Decrypt: SEC Hits Pause on Ethereum ETF Options Following Bitcoin Nod -
Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:48 What Bitcoin ETF options are and why they’re significant

05:41 Impact on BTC price

08:17 When Bitcoin ETF options will launch

10:03 How IBIT options could reduce volatility

15:53 Will dominant players in derivatives be affected?

20:40 How options could trigger an altcoin boom

24:12 Thoughts on potential ether ETF options approval

24:47 Rising Bitcoin options interest and volatility risks

28:22 Impact of the 2024 US election on crypto markets

31:48 News Recap

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