Options

An option is a derivative contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price within a specified period. It is commonly used for risk hedging and market arbitrage.

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A Beginners Guide to Using Gate io s Options Simulator
Beginner

A Beginners Guide to Using Gate io s Options Simulator

This guide explains how to use Gate.com's Options Simulator, covering key concepts of options, how to access the Options Simulator mode, how to navigate the interface, and step-by-step instructions for making trades. It’s designed to help users become more adept before entering real trading. Introduction: This guide offers a step-by-step overview of how to use Gate.com’s Options Simulator. It covers the basics of options, how to switch to the Options Simulator mode, how to use the interface, and how to execute trades. It’s designed to help users become more adept before entering real trading.
2026-03-24 11:55:22
Gate Research: SEC Approves Bitcoin Options, BTC Nears $65,000 Resistance, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record High
Advanced

Gate Research: SEC Approves Bitcoin Options, BTC Nears $65,000 Resistance, U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Hit Record High

Gate Research Daily: September 23, Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating around the $64,000 level, with similar trends seen in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Market sentiment remains optimistic, with the majority of BTC and ETH contracts showing a bullish bias. Last Friday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $170 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $6 million outflow. However, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF holdings reached an all-time high. Plume Network plans to tokenize approximately $1.25 billion in real-world assets by Q4. Solana Mobile officially named its second-generation smartphone "Seeker," with over 140,000 units pre-sold. The SEC has approved options contracts related to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for Nasdaq listing.
2026-03-24 11:55:15
Building On-Chain Options and DOVs
Advanced

Building On-Chain Options and DOVs

This high-level guide outlines the common design variations of on-chain options and how they use oracles in their pricing and settlement.
2026-03-24 11:54:45
Crypto Options Trading, Explained
Intermediate

Crypto Options Trading, Explained

The article discusses crypto options trading, a relatively new and risky investment option that allows individuals to speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies. It explains how options trading work, the different types of options (calls and puts), and the risks and rewards involved in buying and selling them. The article also highlights the growing popularity of crypto options trading, especially among institutional investors.
2026-03-24 11:53:43
What is an Option?
Intermediate

What is an Option?

Gain exposure to price variations with limited downside or hedge against crashes
2026-03-24 11:52:13
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