What does the future hold for Bitcoin?

Download Volatility Views 285: Bitcoin Futures and the Future of Bitcoin

Volatility Review: Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss discuss Bitcoin and Bitcoin Futures at FIA Asia. CBOE Benchmark Index discussion. CBOE Bitcoin futures surge 8% Friday, head for winning first week

The numbers:

  • VIX Cash – 9.79
  • VVIX – 92.77
  • CBOE Skew Index ? 131

Russell’s Weekly Rundown

  • VIX Options: ADV – 737k, VIX call/put – 3.6, Total 13.6m (10.7m Calls, 2.99m Puts)

Volatility Voicemail: Listener questions and comments

  • Question from Alvanot – Can you trade the VIX index itself? Not the futures.
  • Question from The Financial Grynch? – Do you REALLY reckon long options is profitable?

Crystal Ball: Wild and reckless prognostication

Last week:

  • Mark L. – 9.75
  • Mark S. – 9.15
  • Ghost of Russell – 35
  • Bill – 10

This week:

  • Mark S. – 10
  • Russell – 9.74
  • Bill – 8.99