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Options Trading

Trade crypto options for hedging and speculation

$2.8B
24h Volume
10+
Available Assets
500+
Strike Prices
Daily/Weekly/Monthly
Expiry Options

Option Types

Understand the different option contracts available for your trading strategy.

Call Options

Gives you the right to buy the underlying asset at a specified strike price. Profit when the market price rises above the strike price plus the premium paid.

Put Options

Gives you the right to sell the underlying asset at a specified strike price. Profit when the market price falls below the strike price minus the premium paid.

European Style

Can only be exercised at the expiration date. Typically more straightforward to price and commonly used for crypto options on NovaTrace.

American Style

Can be exercised at any time before the expiration date. Offers maximum flexibility for managing positions and capturing favorable price movements.

Supported Assets

Trade options on the most liquid and popular cryptocurrencies.

BTC Options

The most liquid crypto options market. Trade calls and puts on Bitcoin with hundreds of strike prices and multiple expiry dates.

ETH Options

Ethereum options with deep liquidity. Hedge your ETH holdings or speculate on price movements with flexible contracts.

SOL Options

Solana options for high-performance blockchain exposure. Access growing liquidity in the SOL derivatives market.

BNB Options

BNB options with competitive spreads. Trade the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem with flexible strike prices.

Understanding the Greeks

Key risk metrics that help you understand how option prices change under different conditions.

Delta (Δ)

Measures the rate of change in the option price relative to a $1 change in the underlying asset. Ranges from 0 to 1 for calls and -1 to 0 for puts.

Gamma (Γ)

Measures the rate of change of delta. High gamma means delta is highly sensitive to price changes. Peaks for at-the-money options near expiry.

Theta (Θ)

Measures time decay — how much value an option loses each day. All else equal, options lose value as expiration approaches. Important for sellers.

Vega (V)

Measures sensitivity to implied volatility changes. Higher vega means option price is more affected by volatility shifts. Critical in crypto markets.

Popular Strategies

Combine options to create sophisticated trading strategies for different market conditions.

Covered Call

Hold the underlying asset and sell a call option against it. Generate income from the premium while limiting upside potential. Best in neutral to slightly bullish markets.

Protective Put

Hold the underlying asset and buy a put option as insurance. Limits downside risk while maintaining upside exposure. Acts like a portfolio insurance policy.

Straddle

Buy both a call and put at the same strike price and expiry. Profit from large price moves in either direction. Ideal when you expect high volatility but are unsure of direction.

Strangle

Buy a call and put at different strike prices. Cheaper than a straddle but requires a larger price move to profit. Good for expected volatility events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are crypto options?
Crypto options are financial derivatives that give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy (call) or sell (put) a cryptocurrency at a predetermined price (strike price) on or before a specific date (expiration). You pay a premium to acquire this right.
What is the difference between calls and puts?
A call option gives you the right to buy at the strike price — you profit when prices rise. A put option gives you the right to sell at the strike price — you profit when prices fall. Buying options limits your maximum loss to the premium paid.
How are options priced?
Option prices (premiums) are determined by several factors: the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time until expiration, implied volatility, and interest rates. The Black-Scholes model and its variants are commonly used for pricing.
Can I lose more than my premium?
As an option buyer, your maximum loss is limited to the premium you paid. However, as an option seller (writer), your potential loss can be significant — theoretically unlimited for naked call sellers. Always use proper risk management.
What expiry dates are available?
NovaTrace offers daily, weekly, and monthly expiration options. Daily options expire at 08:00 UTC each day, weekly options on Fridays, and monthly options on the last Friday of each month. This flexibility lets you match options to your trading timeframe.