Episode 65: Crypto Holds Firm Amid Bond & Tariff Chaos

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. From Quadra’s platform empowering institutional crypto adoption to strategies like call ratio spreads and basis trades, this episode unpacks market dynamics and crypto’s maturing landscape.

The following topics is covered:

00:00 – Introduction 00:56 – Today’s Special Guest: Pedro Birmann from Quadra & All Time Highs 06:10 – Quadra’s Primary Business Focus 08:53 – Pedro’s Professional Background and Career Journey 11:07 – Deribit vs TradFi Options Platforms 14:20 – How Regular Companies Become Bitcoin Treasury Companies 19:23 – Has Retail Been Sidelined in This Bull Cycle & Ethereum Insights 24:03 – Ethereum vs Layer 2 Solutions and ETH Vols 27:56 – Imran’s Current Trading Approach & Options Trades 32:47 – Funding Rates on Perpetual Swaps & More Insights 36:00 – Altcoin Volatility & Liquidity Theory 41:45 – Closing Thoughts

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Disclaimer: The content presented on Crypto Options Unplugged is not intended as investment advice. Always conduct your own research.