EPISODE · Mar 14, 2025 · 1H 3M
#85 John Divine, Blockfills - Bitcoin Options & Strategies
from Alt Funds Network · host John Divine, Skyler Steinke, Mike Schroeder
Find us online: https://altfunds.io/Email us with topic ideas: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/4afXcanApple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUSYouTube: https://bit.ly/3GE1UBl Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ Connect with John Divine:Company Website: https://www.blockfills.com/Personal Website: https://johndivine.io/X: @iamjohndivine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-divine/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Options-Energy-Storage-Management/dp/B0D28NL8RL Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:42 John Divine's Journey into Crypto03:48 Understanding Liquidity in Crypto Markets04:41 The Role of Dark Pools in Bitcoin Trading08:43 Evolution of Bitcoin Options and Futures18:22 Market Participants and Strategies20:26 Inspiration Behind the Book25:01 Bitcoin Options Strategies33:19 Understanding Bitcoin Options and Implied Volatility34:01 Monetizing Bitcoin Volatility: Strategies and Insights34:57 Exploring Zero Cost Collars and Optimized HODL35:16 The Concept of Selling the Dream in Bitcoin37:15 Understanding Skew and Its Implications in Bitcoin39:34 Ethereum's Upcoming Hard Fork and Market Sentiment42:09 Cash Secured Puts: A Strategy for New Positions48:41 The Role of ETFs in Digital Asset Adoption52:14 The Future of Tokenization and Real-World Applications01:00:24 Final Thoughts and Risk Management in Options Trading Disclaimer:Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.
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Background: John Divine - Managing Director of OTC Trading at BlockFills Description:Explore the world of Bitcoin options and crypto market liquidity with John Divine, Managing Director of OTC Trading at Blockfills. John shares his journey from trading precious metals at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to becoming a key player in the crypto markets. Gain insights into the importance of liquidity, the differences between public and dark pool exchanges, and the evolution of Bitcoin options markets. Discover detailed strategies like covered calls, zero-cost collars, and cash-secured puts tailored for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Plus, hear John’s thoughts on the future of tokenization, the relevance of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the potential of universal basic income through blockchain technology. This episode offers valuable perspectives for both newcomers and experienced traders in the crypto space.
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