The Crypto Rundown

On this episode we discuss: Crypto ETF Fund Flows for 2021 Bitcoin & Ethereum Google Trends Data Tesla holding $1.99 Bitcoin Our thoughts on Bitcoin  and Ether volatility, skew, major options positioning and more Our thoughts on stable coins, audience polls and much more...

What better way to celebrate the options "Day of Days" than to look back on the inaugural episode of The Crypto Rundown? Enjoy!

The Crypto Rundown 3: Are Institutions Really Trading Crypto Host: Mark Longo, CEO - The Options Insider Media Group Crypto HotseatGuest: Tony Saliba, CEO - Mercury Digital Assets Has the selloff killed institutional demand for crypto? Is cyber security crypto's Achille's Heel? How do you source size liquidity? and more... Bitcoin Breakdown Breakdown of recent BTC trading activity Is the Bitcoin VIX ready for primetime? Crypto Questions We answer your questions about BTC ETFs, institutional trading, security tokens and more.    

THE CRYPTO RUNDOWN 2: SURPRISING OPTIONS ACTION HOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: ANDREW QUINE, HEAD OF DIGITAL OTC ASSETS - AKUNA CAPITAL THE BITCOIN BREAKDOWN BTC briefly breaks $3500. Are we in the midst of a January correction? Are long-term BTC whales waking up? What are the OTC BTC options customers trading right now? The answer might surprise you. THE ALTCOIN UNIVERSE Breaking down trading activity in LTC, ETH, XRP and more. The St. Louis Fed says altcoin might be hurting BTC. CRYPTO QUESTIONSAnswering questions about BTC options skew and a potential BTC etf.

THE CRYPTO RUNDOWN INAUGURAL EPISODE: LOOKING BACK AT A CRAZY 2018 HOST: MARK LONGO, CEO - THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: TOBY ALLEN, HEAD OF DIGITAL ASSETS, AKUNA CAPITAL INTRO/OVERVIEW WHAT IS THIS SHOW ABOUT? WHAT CAN THE AUDIENCE LOOK FORWARD TO IN FUTURE EPISODES? THE BITCOIN BREAKDOWN SEGMENT The world's first bitcoins were mined ten years ago this week. The first bitcoins were mined in a block of 50 coins called "Genesis Block" on January 3, 2009 2009: The first-ever bitcoin transaction took place on January 9, 2009 between Nakamoto and software developer Hal Finney. 2010: It's widely believed the first real-world bitcoin transaction was made in May 2010 by programmer Laszlo Hanyecz. Hanyecz spent 10,000 bitcoins on two Papa John's pizzas; those pizzas would now be worth more than $30 million at today's bitcoin price. 2010: Bitcoin gained public attention later in 2010 with the creation of an exchange called Mt. Gox. The Tokyo-based exchange allowed investors to trade bitcoin, which was priced around $0.07 per coin for most of that year, according to CoinDesk. 2011- Bitcoin's price hit a milestone $1 in 2011. But a series of hacks on the Mt. Gox exchange that year exposed the cryptocurrency's vulnerability to big price swings. 2014: MT GOX HACK, BTC HIT $300 AND STAY THERE FOR THREE YEARS 2017: BTC CROSSED $1000, HIT $2000 IN JULY AND NEARLY $20K IN DECEMBER BITCOIN BREAKDOWN SEGMENT - LOOKING BACK AT 2018 THE THEME FOR BITCOIN THIS YEAR WAS "DOWNSIDE" - BITCOIN SIMPLY COULDN'T SUSTAIN MUCH UPSIDE MOMENTUM IN 2018. BITCOIN MARKET CAP: Throughout the entire year, all of the biggest coins by market valuation have lost more than three-quarters of their net worth since December 2017. The entire ecosystem's market valuation saw an all-time high of more than half a trillion dollars and today that metric is just above $100 billion. BITCOIN VOLATILITY: NOT AS VOLATILE AS MOST PEOPLE ASSUME   CRYPTO QUESTIONS SEGMENT QUESTION FROM 77RT: When will we see bitcoin options on an exchange? QUESTION FROM BNUNES: What's the truth about bitcoin as an asset class? Some say crypto is digital gold and it's inversely correlated and others say that's nonsense. Which is it? QUESTION FROM SURREALGENTLEMAN: Heard a lot of noise over the past year about how bitcoin options skew would shape up if they were listed. Any idea how that that skew would look? Are the calls bid? Are the puts bid? Are they both bid? QUESTION FROM ELLEN KEMP: Seems like CME BTC contract won the horse race this year. Are you surprised that more people seem to prefer a five coin contract vs the one coin CBOE contract? QUESTION FROM JORDAN: Outlook for the crypto market in 2019?

This week, we dive into the fascinating intersection of crypto, AI, and traditional public markets with Sal Ternullo, Co-Founder and CEO of SovereignAI ($OP / $SVRN). Sovereign AI is setting out to acquire a substantial treasury of NEAR Protocol tokens and is bringing institutional finance rigor to the space. Sal breaks down their unique strategy, which includes: Public Listing: Bridging the gap between the NEAR token and NASDAQ investors. Active Options Management: Utilizing advanced options strategies—specifically selling puts to optimize accumulation and potentially selling calls—to generate yield and manage risk on their core NEAR holding. Counterparty Risk: How they are actively managing risk across multiple Tier 1 venues in a way that differs from standard, single-threaded asset managers. Also Covered: We recap the market action, including the significant drop in Bitcoin and Ether prices, which has driven volatility higher and skew sharply to the downside. Plus, a look at the explosive volume in IBIT options and the latest wild moves in crypto mining stocks like Mara and ETHZilla.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group GUEST: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital   In this episode, Mark and Bill explore the crypto derivatives markets and look at trading strategies and current market trends. The discussion covers everything from Bitcoin and Ethereum performance, the high volatility of small cap tokens like Circle and BMNR, to the rise of new leveraged ETFs and Bitcoin treasury companies. Additionally, the episode offers trading strategies using options, and discusses the broader implications for investment advisors and individual traders.     

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata This episode of The Crypto Rundown delves into the volatile landscape of cryptocurrencies, with a central focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum. It covers recent market movements, liquidation events, and the impact of high volatility on trading strategies. Greg Magadini from Amberdata provides insights into the nuances of crypto derivatives and the evolving risk landscape. The podcast also explores the introduction of highly leveraged ETFs and offers strategies involving popular crypto-related stocks like MSTU and Circle. Additionally, there is a detailed examination of alternative cryptocurrencies such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, providing a comprehensive overview of the current crypto market dynamics. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome  01:58 Market Updates 03:35 Bitcoin Breakdown 15:11 Leveraged ETFs and Market Risks 23:25 Bitcoin Market Trends and Opportunities 24:02 IBIT ETF and Market Dynamics 25:46 Mara and MSTU Analysis 28:27 Altcoin Universe Overview 30:33 Ethereum and Market Comparisons 33:47 Altcoin Market Movements 39:40 Solana and Other Altcoin Insights 40:45 Conclusion and Resources  

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network Crypto Hot Seat: Pat Wood, DelphX Capital Markets This episode discusses trends and developments in crypto derivatives, featuring guest Pat Wood, President and CEO of DelphX Capital Markets. The show begins with an overview of various crypto market trends, including Bitcoin's recent surge and Ethereum's resurgence. It then delves into DelphX's unique approach to institutional hedging, which uses customizable, fully collateralized private placement securities rather than traditional OTC options. The discussion highlights the importance of hedging for institutional treasuries, the differences from standard options markets, and the growing demand for structured crypto products.     

In this episode,  Mark dives deep into the latest trends and trading activities across the crypto derivatives market. The show covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and a variety of altcoins such as Solana, XRP, Doge, and more. Market volatility, trading volumes, and liquidity are discussed, along with specific trading insights, like the impact of recent Federal Reserve actions on market movements. The show highlights key statistics, popular trades, and shifts in market sentiment.    00:00 Introduction and Welcome 03:04 Bitcoin Breakdown 15:19 Altcoin Universe 20:00 Market Recap and Analysis 26:30 Conclusion

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, hosts Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata delve into the latest trading activity, trends, and developments in the world of crypto derivatives. The podcast focuses on the significant movements in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets, including volatility, option volumes, and skew. The conversation also explores the potential impacts of the upcoming FOMC rate decision on various digital assets. Greg shares his strategy on selling volatility in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy while buying Ethereum volatility, citing potential for upside in the Ethereum ETF market. Additional discussions cover altcoins such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, as well as trading activity in popular crypto-linked equities like Circle and BitMiner.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:44 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 03:32 Bitcoin Breakdown 07:47 Market Trends and Volatility 10:53 Exploring Trading Strategies 18:43 Insights on MSTU and Other Assets 22:20 Bitcoin and Ethereum Trade Analysis 23:24 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 24:55 Ethereum Market Update 25:33 Volatility and Skew in Ethereum 26:41 Greg's Insights on Ethereum 28:43 Altcoin Market Highlights 31:10 Circle: The Netflix of Stable Coins 38:11 Final Thoughts  

This episode features Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata analyzing the latest trends in the crypto derivatives market. The show begins with a discussion on Bitcoin's surprising stability over the past two weeks and how its market behavior is diverging from gold. Greg notes the significant shift to a negative long-term skew, suggesting a new, more mature risk asset mentality among institutional traders. The hosts then dive into the most active crypto-related equities like IBIT, MARA, and MSTU, with a special, humorous segment on the new, highly volatile stock, ETHZilla. They close with a look at the altcoin market and a Crypto Questions segment on the viability of physically-settled vs. cash-settled crypto derivatives, with an overwhelming majority of listeners favoring the latter. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:03:00 - The Bitcoin Breakdown (BTC) 00:15:20 - The Altcoin Universe 00:16:30 - Bitcoin-related equities: IBIT 00:18:45 - MARA 00:20:00 - MSTU 00:23:45 - ETH 00:30:20 - BMNR 00:31:30 - CRCL 00:34:00 - ETHZilla 00:39:00 - Solana 00:40:00 - XRP 00:41:00 - Dogecoin 00:41:45 - Litecoin 00:42:00 - Cardano 00:42:15 - Polkadot 00:42:30 - Shiba Inu 00:43:00 - Crypto Questions (Physical vs. Cash Settlement)

Host: Mark Longo from The Options Insider Radio Network Guest: Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell to the Crypto Hot Seat. They discuss FTSE Russell's recent crypto derivatives launches, including bite-sized Bitcoin and Ethereum futures with Cboe and Eurex. The conversation explores the pros and cons of cash-settled versus physically-delivered products and the growing institutional interest in crypto. Mark then dive into a market rundown, analyzing Bitcoin's slight dip and the explosive rally in Ethereum, which is now a top performer for the year. The episode concludes with a look at other altcoins, including Solana, and a discussion on a potential crypto "yield curve." Time Stamps 3:52 - The Crypto Hot Seat with Shawn Creighton from FTSE Russell 26:59 - The Bitcoin Breakdown (including IBIT and MARA) 35:36 - The Altcoin Universe (including Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and others) 44:26 - Crypto Questions (discussion on physically-delivered crypto contracts)   

In this episode, Mark Longo welcomes Scott Shapiro, Senior Director of Product Management for Trading at Coinbase. They discuss the latest developments in the world of crypto derivatives, including the launch of perpetual futures and Coinbase's recent acquisition of Deribit. Shapiro explains how Coinbase is working towards offering a comprehensive suite of trading tools, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance. The episode also delves into the recent performance of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other altcoins, highlighting key market trends and trading volumes. Listeners are updated on the volatility and skew in the crypto markets, with a particular focus on Ethereum's dramatic price movements. The show concludes with insights into the growing interest in crypto options and the evolving landscape of digital assets. 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 03:59 Exploring the Crypto Hot Seat 04:39 Interview with Scott Shapiro from Coinbase 06:41 Understanding Perpetual Futures 09:01 Coinbase's Expansion into Perpetual Futures 16:42 Coinbase's Acquisition of Deribit 23:23 Future of Crypto Derivatives at Coinbase 25:47 The Bitcoin Breakdown 26:12 Coinbase's Future in Derivatives 26:56 Bitcoin Market Analysis 28:34 Volatility and Skew Insights 33:39 Altcoin Universe Overview 35:35 Ethereum's Remarkable Year 40:01 Crypto-Related Stocks and Options 46:09 Closing Remarks and Resources  

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and trading activities in the crypto derivatives markets. He is joined by Greg Magadini, Director of Derivatives at Amberdata. They discuss various aspects of the crypto market including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and their respective volatilities and skews. Special focus is given to ETH's recent resurgence and the overwhelming activity in BMNR, the top e-treasury name. Greg also shares insights on using option strategies around leveraged plays and how various instruments can be used to hedge and optimize trading positions. Other topics include Circle's upcoming earnings, liquidity in products like BID O, and the potential growth of Altcoins.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:13 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Analysis 06:17 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Options 19:34 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Trends 20:55 Top Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 22:08 Ethereum's Resurgence and Market Sentiment 23:47 Ethereum's Market Dynamics and Future Projections 28:08 ETH Futures and Perpetuals Analysis 29:36 Hot Crypto Stocks: BMNR and Circle 37:57 Altcoin Market Overview 39:21 Upcoming Crypto IPOs and Final Thoughts  

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, listeners are provided with a recap of the latest market cap rankings for major cryptocurrencies. The discussion highlights the market positions and values of digital assets including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, and others.    00:45 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:57 Crypto Market Cap Recap 02:20 Top 10 Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 03:23 Conclusion and Sign-Off

In this episode, host Mark Longo dives into the dynamic world of crypto derivatives, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins. Joined by Bill Uliveri from Cenacle Capital Management, they discuss market trends, recent developments, and trading strategies. Key highlights include PayPal's enabling of Bitcoin payments, Ethereum's impressive resurgence, the evolving market cap rankings with XRP overtaking Tether, and Bill's investment strategies using cash-secured puts in IBIT and Circle. The episode also touches on the exciting prospects for altcoins like Solana and Sui, while providing insights into the current state of volatility and skew in major crypto assets. The session concludes with listener questions and a look at the latest trends in the VIX and other intriguing trade opportunities.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 04:06 Bitcoin Breakdown 05:20 PayPal's Cryptocurrency Integration 06:26 Bitcoin Market Analysis 08:30 Volatility and Skew in Crypto Markets 17:47 Altcoin Universe 19:16 Top Cryptocurrencies by Market Cap 20:00 Ethereum's Resurgence 22:07 Wall Street's Influence on Crypto 24:42 Crypto Market Trends and Predictions 29:32 Listener Questions and Insights 29:59 Weekly Straddle Choices 32:58 Show Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts  

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo discusses the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives market. The episode features a deep dive into the performance of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with insights into their market activity, volatility, and skew. Special guest Brandon Mulvihill, CEO of Crossover Markets, joins the show to discuss his firm's role in facilitating institutional trading in the digital asset space, the impact of regulatory changes post-election, and the potential for market structure reforms to lower fees. The discussion also touches on the recent surge in Ethereum's price, challenges, and opportunities in the crypto market, and the increasing interest in crypto derivatives. The episode concludes with a rundown of key market movers and a look towards future developments.   02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 04:17 Meet Brandon Mulvihill from Crossover Markets 05:56 Crossover Markets' Institutional Focus 08:17 Regulatory Changes and US Market Entry 09:48 Market Structure and Institutional Demand 13:51 Impact of Election on Institutional Interest 16:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto Market 27:46 Mergers and Acquisitions in Crypto Space 32:31 Connecting with Crossover Markets 32:55 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility 39:41 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin 42:21 Ethereum's Meteoric Rise 50:38 Circle and Solana: Market Movements 56:03 Crypto Rundown Conclusion  

In this episode, Mark Longo and Bill Ulivieri (Cenacle Capital) delve into the surging world of cryptocurrency. The episode opens with details on how to access their wide array of programming on various platforms and emphasizes the benefits of their mobile app. Discussing the prominent rise of Bitcoin, which reached a new all-time high of 122,700 USD, they mention the impact of Crypto Week in Congress and new legislation around Stablecoins. Bill provides insights on corporate adoption of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The discussion also covers the volatility and skew of Bitcoin and Ethereum options, with data from Amber Data highlighting current trends. Altcoins such as Solana and XRP are touched upon, emphasizing their latest price movements and legislation impacts. The episode wraps up with a community Q&A, featuring a poll on which crypto asset has the most upside potential in the latter half of 2025.   01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 02:22 Diving into the Crypto Derivatives Market 04:40 Bitcoin Breakdown: Historic Highs and Market Analysis 08:38 Exploring Bitcoin Volatility and Skew 11:02 Bitcoin Options and Trading Strategies 18:13 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Trends 21:18 Market Sentiment and Ethereum Signals 21:47 Corporate America's Influence on Crypto 22:37 Bitcoin and Ethereum Market Dynamics 23:27 Volatility and Options in Crypto 24:57 Circle's Market Activity 27:14 Solana and Altcoin Trends 29:35 XRP and ISO 222 Tokens 31:14 Altcoin Highlights and Predictions 34:05 Crypto Questions and Audience Poll 36:41 Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook  

In this episode, Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata explore the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital assets. The show begins with a recap of the latest market trends, including a structural decline in Bitcoin volatility and the notable trading activities in ETH and MSTU. The discussion highlights intriguing trading strategies, such as selling volatility, cash-secured puts, and delta-neutral trades, particularly focusing on ETH and the newly IPO'd Circle. Greg provides in-depth analysis on the crypto equities market and offers insights into leveraging Amberdata's advanced tools for research, trading, and compliance. Throughout the show, there is interaction with the audience through polls and questions, exploring diverse viewpoints on various trading strategies and market sentiments.   01:05 Welcome to The Crypto Rundown 03:59 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility 16:44 Exploring Altcoin Universe 25:54 Circle IPO and Market Insights 32:30 Crypto Questions and Audience Interaction 37:08 Conclusion and Closing Remarks