Crypto as a “macro barometer”: reading risk appetite through IBIT options
IBIT options: a strategic playground for long-term investors
Options on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) have unlocked powerful tools for institutional traders and longer-term investors. Unlike offshore derivatives, IBIT options provide familiar vehicles with regulated market safeguards. As of May 2025, total open interest (OI) hit a 52-week high of 3 million contracts, dominated by calls (put/call ratio ~0.50).
Important note: the strategies and examples provided in this article are purely for educational purposes. They are intended to assist in shaping your thought process and should not be replicated or implemented without careful consideration. Every investor or trader must conduct their own due diligence and take into…
