Crypto Options Unplugged

Bitcoin trades in a tight 100K- 110K range as the summer lull persists, but Middle East tensions spark hedging demand. Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and Dave Brickell(FRNT) unpack the market’s resilience, supported by a Goldilocks macro backdrop of low inflation and steady ETF inflows. Ethereum’s high volatility premium holds as realized moves justify it. Imran speaks to special guest Charli...

Crypto markets trade in tight ranges with volatility trending lower, as Trump-Elon tensions spark brief risk-off moves before a Goldilocks jobs report lifts Bitcoin back towards 110K. Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and David Brickell (FRNT) analyze the calm market, with option flows signaling a quiet summer but potential action in September. David is joined by Ben Cowen (Founder of Into The C...

In this week's episode, Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and David Brickell discuss the recent consolidation in crypto markets and whether this is just a healthy correction or something more concerning given the macro backdrop. Imran summarizes what has been going on in options markets and the compression in both realized and implied volatility. The special guest this week is Tony Saliba, Founder...

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high but pauses as EU tariff threats and bond market jitters dampen the mood, while policymakers signal towards yield curve control-type measures to boost liquidity. Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight), Dave (FRNT), and guest Pedro Birmann (CEO, Quadra) dive into Bitcoin’s resilience, muted volatility offering trading opportunities, and Ethereum’s high-volatility surge....

US-China trade tensions ease, sparking a surge in risk assets and pushing Bitcoin to all-time highs, while Ethereum steals the show with a 50% rally and soaring volatility. Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and Dave Brickell(FRNT) unpack the market’s sharp turnaround in recent weeks, from Trump’s tariff pivot to fiscal policy shifts fueling liquidity. With bond yields signaling debt concerns but...

The final Episode of Crypto Options Unplugged is here! In this episode, Imran and David are joined by Jake Ostrovosis from Wintermute for a deep dive into the current crypto landscape. They discuss the broader investing environment across crypto and equities, the market outlook, and Jake shares his go-to crypto options trade in today’s conditions. #JakeOstrovosis #OptionsUnplugged

🎙️ Episode 15 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition is live! In this episode, Imran and David are joined by George Zarya from BeQuant for a deep dive into the world of institutional crypto trading. The conversation covers prime brokerage, basis trades, directional leverage, Delta 1 strategies, and much more. Enjoy the discussion! #GeorgeZarya #OptionsUnplugged

🎙️ Episode 15 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition. In this episode of Crypto Options Unplugged, Imran and David sit down with Nikhil Talwar of Laser Digital and Vadim Khramov of Edge Capital for a deep dive into the shifting landscape of crypto markets. They discuss insights from DeFi funds, whether a new DeFi summer is on the horizon, and analyze crypto volatility. Enjoy! #NikhilTa...

🎙️ Episode 14 – Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition is here. In this episode of Crypto Options Unplugged, Imran and David are joined by Alessandro Balata from Fasanara Capital, Conor Gilmore from Avantgarde Finance, and Timothy Wong from Avelacom. Together, they explore what it takes to run a successful crypto fund, how the role and mindset of crypto traders have evolved over the past...

Welcome to Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition – Episode 13. Imran and David are joined by Anis Akl (Kappa Labs), Michael Holstein (CoinRoutes), and Karl Naim (XBTO) for an in-depth discussion on the state of today’s crypto market. From Bitcoin dominance and yield generation to navigating market changes and uncovering smart strategies for crypto exposure. Enjoy! #MichaelHolstein ##Anis...

Welcome to Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition – Episode 12! Imran and David are joined by Rob Strebel and Paul Kremsky from Cumberland for an eye-opening conversation about what’s happening behind the scenes in the crypto markets. They explore how institutional flows are shaping the space, how TradFi is accelerating its integration with crypto, and what’s changing in the world of cryp...

Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition – Episode 11 is here! Imran and David are joined by Thomas Restout (B2C2), Max Boonen (PV01) and Samar Sen (Talos) for a deep dive into what it really takes to run a business in the crypto space. From navigating credit risk and revisiting the 2020 crash, to developing innovative crypto products and exploring how TradFi is merging with crypto, this ep...

Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition - Episode 10 is here! Join Imran and David as they welcome Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou, CEO of BlockHills, and Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets at BTG Pactual, for an insightful conversation on crypto volatility, the groundbreaking role of AI in trading research, and how crypto trading infrastructure is rapidly evolving. #DemetriosZamboglou #AndreP...

Episode 9 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition is here! In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Shiliang Tang, General Partner at MNNC Group and advisor to FalconX, and Jimmy Yang, Co-Founder of Orbits Markets, for an in-depth conversation on crypto volatility. They discuss how to approach a low-volatility Bitcoin environment, the dynamics of spot-vol correlation, and the outl...

Kicking off Episode 8 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition — recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Sander van Zelm from BlockTech and Chris Yu from SignalPlus for an insightful conversation. They discuss market making in crypto, notable trading flows, and strategies like covered call selling. Tune in for a sharp discussi...

Welcome to Episode 7 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Bing from Avenir and Laura Vidiella from VanEck for a focused and insightful conversation. They dive into crypto strategies for asset managers, offer key perspectives on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF, and explore broader crypto mark...

Welcome to the sixth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Michael Ourabah (BSO) and Darius Sit (QCP Capital) for a sharp conversation on crypto trading latency, market volatility, structural products, and the growing maturity of crypto options. A concise but insightful discu...

Welcome to the fifth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Henri Arslanian of Nine Blocks Capital and Marc Tillement of Pyth Network. They explore the power of crypto education, including the story behind Henri’s best-seller The Book of Crypto, and discuss why crypto presents...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special episode, Imran and David sit down with Robert Mitchnick of BlackRock and Rob Hadick of Dragonfly. Together, they dive into a wide range of topics—from BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF and the evolving basis trade to the ongoing search for crypto’s gam...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition — recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special edition, Imran and David sit down with Ran Neuner (aka Crypto Banter) and Anna Dinescu from Hilbert Group to dive into the latest crypto market insights, key indicators, and the big question: Where We Are in the current Bitcoin Cycle? Stay tuned for more...

Welcome to the second episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special episode, Imran and David talk with Tron founder Justin Sun about his impact on the crypto world, lessons from Warren Buffett, and the surprising link between Bitcoin and a $6 million banana. Stay tuned for more live conversations with the brightes...

Welcome to the first episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049. In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Scott Melker – The Wolf of All Streets – to unpack the latest in U.S. crypto regulation & and the broader digital asset landscape. This is just the beginning — stay tuned for more live conversations with the brig...

Stocks remain under pressure, but Bitcoin breaks away, gaining safe haven status like gold as Trump targets the Fed and capital flees the US. Host Imran Lakha (Options Insight), David Brickell (FRNT), and guest Henry Duckworth (CEO, Agridex) explore Bitcoin’s decoupling, spiking US yields, and a looming liquidity surge driving crypto’s ascent. From Agridex’s blockchain-powered commodity trading re...

Markets face another wild week as tariff headlines spark volatility, front-end vols and put skew get crushed while Bitcoin rallies alongside a historic equity squeeze. Host Dave Brickell (FRNT Financial) is joined by Kean Gilbert (Lido DAO) to unpack surging US yields, global de-risking, and Bitcoin’s growing stability. From Lido’s liquid staking revolution—now part of Deribit’s collateral pool—to...

Equity markets crash as Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs shock the world, pushing Bitcoin below 80K—yet it holds strong amid exploding equity volatility. Host David Brickell (FRNT Financial) and special guest Greg Magadini (Amberdata) dive into Bitcoin’s surprising resilience: has it matured as a safe haven? From trading volatile markets to a special segment with Ethena Labs’ Guy Young and FalconX’s...