Here's how a 'ghost' whale is shaping the crypto options market

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  • Laura Vidiella explores the complexities of crypto’s options market and explains why some market participants are convinced there is a ‘ghost’ whale present in the order book.

Episode 74 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Laura Vidiella.

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Laura Vidiella serves as the head of business development and strategy for a company that is currently operating under stealth. 

In this episode, Vidiella takes a deep dive into the intricate world of crypto's options market and breaks down the present dynamics, unraveling complex market behavior that might hint at the existence of a 'ghost' whale.

Although crypto spot volumes have been in decline, the volume in the options market has remaining consistent according to The Block's data dashboard.


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