Traders seem to expect BTC’s momentum could slow down a bit after the price hit over $97,000.

Positive sentiment has continued to fuel the cryptocurrency market as the expectation of further institutional adoption of 

 keeps growing. Options trading of BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT 

 with a bang, attracting almost $2 billion on the first day of trading. The hope of more spot ETF derivatives to change the market structure with additional institutional money onboarding crypto is high.

, we explored the possibility of the market being overleveraged, which could be painful if the current leverage unwinds. Data from CryptoQuant shows that the estimated leverage of the current BTC markets has reached another YTD high.

Derivatives data on Bybit shows that traders seem to expect that BTC’s momentum could slow down a bit after the price hit over $97,000, and are focusing more on downside protection.

Figure 1: Bitcoin estimated leverage ratio at 0.23. Source: CryptoQuant

BTC Options Open Interest Returns to Previous High While Perps Are Catching Up

Derivatives traders have been actively participating in BTC markets as 

 on Bybit has surged to over $3 billion, on par with the previous high on Nov 14, 2024. Although the options OI has increased, it still hasn’t surged above the previous high. At the time, BTC’s price had already jumped to over $97,000. If the OI doesn’t follow suit and break above the previous high in the coming days, this could be a sign that the market could become a bit exhausted — something for all market participants to be aware of.

Figure 2: Daily open interest for BTC options on Bybit. Source: Bybit

 have also seen increased open interest in recent days. Perpetuals have been among the most favorable products for day traders and short-term speculators. Rising open interest could indicate that more traders are looking for short-term profit, which could bring additional volatility to the market. 

Figure 3: Daily open interest for BTCUSDT Perpetuals on Bybit. Source: Bybit

Dec 27, 2024 remains the most popular expiration date for BTC Options on Bybit, with most of the open interest there. Within that expiration, $120,000 calls had the most OI, and $100,000 calls accumulated the second-largest OI. 

Figure 4: Open interest by strike for BTC Options with a Dec 27, 2024 expiration. Source: Bybit

Meanwhile, the market’s optimism that BTC will hit $100,000 by the end of the year seems to support the current price momentum. Shorter-dated options could show that traders are also looking for downside protection. The Bybit 

 page shows that BTC Options with a Nov 29, 2024 expiration have a strong 24-hour inflow to $90,000 puts. This could indicate that some traders are also anticipating some degree of price correction by the end of the month. 

Figure 5: 24-hour volume by strike for BTC Options with a Nov 29, 2024 expiration on Bybit. Source: Bybit

 for BTC Options on Bybit also indicates a possible downside protection in play among options traders. A smirk skew, or left skew, is a skew curve that’s steeper on one side (the left side) than the other. Traditionally, a smirk skew curve could mean that traders have been protecting their portfolios against a possible declining market. At the time of this writing (Nov 21, 2024), BTC Options contracts on Bybit with Nov 29, 2024 and Dec 27, 2024 expirations have both shown a smirk skew. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean traders are bearish on the price, and could just be part of the trading strategy. For example, traders could set up collars by buying out-of-the-money (OTM) puts and selling OTM calls simultaneously, so that they can profit in case BTC’s price drops, gain upside exposure and potentially offset the cost of buying the puts. 

Figure 6: Implied volatility of BTC Options with Nov 29, 2024 and Dec 27, 2024 expirations. Source: Bybit

The current BTC leverage trading may be complex, but tells a revealing narrative about market sentiment. The divergence between high leverage and increased hedging activities also reminds us that market dynamics are rarely straightforward, and adopting a 

 seems increasingly important in this diverse market.

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Our weekly crypto derivatives analytics report dives into macro events, the current state of crypto and trading signals from spot trading volume, and futures, options and perpetual contracts.

Spot prices have jumped significantly in the two weeks following the November 5, 2024 U.S. elections, propelling Bitcoin to new all-time highs, while Ethereum hasn’t kept pace. The implied volatility term structure has inverted again in tandem with these spot price movements, although longer-dated tenors remain relatively stable. Derivatives market indicators reflect strong positive sentiment: perpetual funding rates are consistently positive, open interest in futures contracts is rapidly increasing and options skew remains firmly positive.

Open interest in futures has surged, indicating heightened market participation and a growing interest in leveraged exposure due to recent price movements. Similarly, open interest in perpetual contracts has sharply increased, fueled by rising trader confidence and a growing demand for leveraged positions in light of recent market rallies. Meanwhile, the implied volatility term structure continues to invert in alignment with spot price increases, demonstrating a sustained correlation between spot prices and volatility.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

Futures Open Interest Reaches ATH Along With Price

Perpetual swap open interest has been increasing alongside futures, with a consistent rise in open positions over the past week reaching all-time high activity levels. This trend suggests that traders are actively pursuing leveraged exposure in response to the ongoing spot rallies, aiming to capitalize on the rising spot prices. Notably, there’s been renewed interest in Ethereum (ETH), reflected in rising trading volumes. 

Perpetual swap funding rates have reached exceptionally positive levels, indicating that long positions are confident enough to pay these rates to sustain their leveraged exposure. This trend has consistently been observed across all tokens, with a noticeable rise in funding rates since Nov 10, 2024. The persistently high funding rates highlight the strength of the bullish sentiment, which is also evident in the increasing open interest in futures contracts. This aligns with the recent spot price action, demonstrating significant upward momentum.

Option Volatility Term Structure Inverts 

The implied volatility term structure for Bitcoin has inverted amid the recent spot rallies over the past few weeks, indicating heightened market uncertainty and expectations of imminent price movements. However, levels haven’t exceeded the highs seen before the elections, and longer-dated tenors remain firmly range-bound. Concurrently, open interest in Bitcoin options has risen significantly, with a notable increase in put trading volumes. Open interest in puts has slightly surpassed calls, despite the persistently bullish market outlook indicated by the volatility smile skew.

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LETSTOP is a drive-to-earn mobile app that monitors phone distractions while driving. Learn more about how it works in this article.

Smartphone distractions have created an unprecedented road safety crisis worldwide. 

: texting behind the wheel makes drivers six times more likely to crash than drunk driving does — yet millions of drivers still use their phones while operating vehicles.

This article explores how LETSTOP is transforming safe driving into rewarding experiences through blockchain technology. We'll examine its drive-to-earn model, reward system, tokenomics and potential as both a road safety solution and an investment opportunity.

 is a drive-to-earn mobile app that monitors phone distractions while driving. Users earn STOP tokens for phone-free driving through a gamified system that transforms daily drives into rewarding experiences.

A life-changing car accident caused by a distracted driver running a red light inspired LETSTOP co-founder Almog Nissan to reimagine road safety. Together with co-founder and CEO Dor Levy, they envisioned rewarding safe driving, rather than just punishing dangerous behavior.

The founders built a platform that combines automotive technology, cryptocurrency and AI to revolutionize road safety through rewards. This innovative approach has quickly gained traction, with over 50,000 users logging over 3 million kilometers of safe driving since the app’s launch.

Distracted driving claims thousands of lives annually, with 

, of which 9% are directly linked to phone use. LETSTOP aims to tackle this crisis as follows:

Each of these objectives works harmoniously to support LETSTOP's ultimate mission of transforming road safety into a rewarding experience that benefits both individual drivers and society.

The LETSTOP app operates through a sophisticated system that monitors and rewards safe driving through the following apps and features:

The result is a dynamic system in which better driving habits unlock greater earning potential.

The following five core features power LETSTOP's drive-to-earn ecosystem.

LETSTOP uses a dynamic 40-level system to make safe driving rewarding. As drivers earn XP through distraction-free journeys, they advance from Level 1's 2% bonus toward Level 40's 70% boost. Through this gamified approach, daily commutes become opportunities to climb the ranks while building safer driving habits.

LETSTOP Credits are the core currency of the platform, earned directly through safe driving achievements. Earning rates directly scale with user level, vehicle type and subscription tier as follows: PRO subscribers enjoy unlimited earning potential, while PLUS and LITE tiers are capped at 300 and 150 monthly credits, respectively.

In the STOP Store, users invest their earned credits into virtual cars with unique earning multipliers. From the basic model's 2% bonus to the Jazzster GN's 150% boost, each vehicle offers different strategic advantages for maximizing rewards.

Beyond vehicles, the store features mystery boxes containing rewards from 10 to 450 credits, as well as car upgrades and subscription boosts. Users can also access a voucher marketplace to redeem credits for real-world rewards through LETSTOP's partnership network.

LETSTOP's triple-boost system combines vehicle multipliers for immediate earnings acceleration, a level-progression system for sustained growth and a 5% referral program for community expansion. Premium membership unlocks enhanced benefits across three tiers, while special events create time-limited opportunities for increased rewards.

The platform's comprehensive rewards system operates across three membership tiers, each one tailored to different user needs. LETSTOP PRO (at $9.90 monthly) offers unlimited credit earning potential and exclusive benefits. The PLUS tier provides a balanced option at $4.90 monthly with a 300-credit earning cap, while the free LITE tier allows users to earn up to 150 monthly credits.

Beyond direct earnings, the rewards system incorporates partner vouchers, cryptocurrency conversion options and community features, such as leaderboards. Achievement rewards recognize milestones in users' safe driving journeys, while the upcoming cryptocurrency integration will allow users to convert their efforts into tradeable STOP tokens.

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Looking ahead to 2025, LETSTOP plans to implement the following key developments:

These developments aim to strengthen LETSTOP's position as a leader in drive-to-earn while furthering its mission to enable safer roads worldwide.

STOP is an SPL token built on the Solana network. It’s designed to bridge safe driving behavior with cryptocurrency rewards. The STOP token implements an annual halving mechanism to ensure long-term value preservation, similar to Bitcoin's model, but accelerated to align with the project's growth trajectory.

STOP has a max supply of 100 million tokens, to be distributed in the following manner:

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Everyone has opinions on NFTs. Whether you think they're just another fad or the next big thing in the cryptoverse, here's a snapshot of the hottest NFT trends that we’re likely to see more of in 2022. 

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). For some, they’re just another fad that’ll fizzle out any day now. For others, they’re the next big thing in the cryptoverse. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, there’s no denying digital collectibles like these are going to continue their impact on the crypto market in 2022. 

NFTs first rose to prominence in early 2021, when 

 for a record-shattering $69 million at Christie’s auction house. That milestone opened the floodgates and led to countless headlines, involving more non-fungible assets such as 

. NFTs were such a hot topic in 2021 – be it on mainstream newspapers or major social media platforms – that the 

 ended up selecting the acronym as its word of the year. 

Besides their impact on the general population, NFTs have also opened up a whole new world for blockchain technology, with new developments in 

As developers come up with more applications for the technology, the popularity of NFTs shows no signs of slowing. To give you an idea of where the market may trend, we’ve taken a snapshot of the latest and hottest trends that we’re likely to see more of in 2022. 

Beeple’s record-breaking NFT coup was far from the only high-profile NFT art sale reported in 2021. To quickly recap, a GIF of the Pop-Tarts®-bodied feline meme sensation 

 sold for 300 ETH (worth an estimated $590,000 at the time). A month later, in March 2021, a digital card displaying an image of a morph between Homer Simpson and Pepe the Frog called 

 sold for 205 ETH (equivalent to $320,000 at that time). 

 has become so popular that Sotheby’s Auction House launched a dedicated NFT marketplace called 

, which reportedly achieved almost $100 million in sales before the end of 2021. 

The hype didn’t just stop with crypto art, as 

 — algorithmically generated digital images of cartoon characters — quickly became the next big thing, with numerous avatars selling for millions of dollars. Perhaps the most famous examples of avatars from 2021 are the collections from 

, which count major celebrities such as 

An ape avatar by Bored Ape Yacht Club. Image source:

The staggering rise of NFTs in the art scene has naturally raised questions about what makes art valuable, the nature of ownership, and perhaps most importantly, what else we might expect in 2022 and beyond.

The trend going into 2022 appears to be buying and selling fractionalized NFTs of real-world artwork by famous artists. 

 for high-value crypto assets, but at a fraction of the cost. 

One event to watch for is the auction of NFTs representing a mural by iconic street artist 

, which was removed from a wall in Bristol, England, in September 2020. 

, the company that extracted the mural, is set to sell the graffitied wall this year as a collection of 10,000 fractionalized NFTs, each of which will sell for around $750. 

Following Exposed Wall’s example, another company, 

, is planning to launch the sale of NFT collections representing fine art masterpieces from around the world. Like Exposed Wall, Particle divides each individual art piece into a grid of 10,000 NFTs. The platform acquired the physical version of Banksy’s 2005 work, 

 for almost $12.9 million. The artwork will be the first to be fractionalized by Particle into 10,000 NFT parts, each one selling for just over $1,400, for a total value of $14 million.

Fractionalizing assets may sound like a strange model for ownership, but it’s actually started to gain traction in 2021. Picasso’s 

(valued at $3.68 million) was fractionalized into a collection of 

 (or $920 per fractionalized share). In addition, platforms like 

 are offering investors the opportunity to buy and sell fractionalized shares of individual multimillion-dollar works by blue-chip artists, including Banksy, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Kaws (aka Brian Donnelly), and more. 

 isn’t without its flaws. However, art investors seem to be embracing the technology and exploring its possibilities for profit as the next evolution of fine art collecting.

This new model is also a boon for creative industries, enabling artists to monetize their work while providing a larger pool of people with the opportunity to invest. 

 will also be able to receive royalties from secondary sales

Besides revolutionizing the art world as we know it, NFT art has the potential to democratize and increase transparency in the annual 

Gaming was probably the second biggest area of development for NFTs in 2021. 

 (a portmanteau of gaming and finance, otherwise known as NFT gaming) paved the way for this development with blockchain-based play-to-earn games that reward players with in-game NFT assets. 

 (AXS) is the most popular game of the bunch, with reportedly over 

 worth of in-game assets traded on its platform. The game is inspired by Pokémon and features collectible pets called “Axies,” which are NFTs with a unique combination of abilities. The game also has its own in-game tokens, Axie 

 and Smooth Love Potion (SLP), which function as currency in the 

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Play-to-earn games aren’t the only projects in the GameFi space. There are also text-based games which use NFTs. For example, 

 is a community-created game template which features 8,000 distributed “loot bags” containing randomly generated lists of items, including weapons and other equipment of varying rarity, to be used in a game that will be designed by its online community. The items are collectible NFTs which are completely free (apart from associated gas fees). Loot is still under development, and there are currently no more details on the properties of the items that are minted in loot bags. 

One of the bigger changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is the model for how studios release and monetize new movies — as even blockbuster films now go straight to streaming. The television industry has similarly experienced change, as it adjusts to the popularity of nonlinear streaming viewing habits.

Streaming has completely revolutionized content delivery. But is having a middleman who controls what you can and can’t watch really the future of entertainment? Some crypto experts think NFTs are the next frontier — which could change how content is consumed. 

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NFTs enable a whole new way to monetize, merchandise and crowdfund film/TV projects. Some big industry names have already started to release NFT TV shows, including: 

NFT TV shows are just one piece of a much larger puzzle. There are also TV shows that aren’t NFTs, but are based on NFT characters, such as the 

 TV series being developed by Time Studios, the film and TV production studio of 

 director Kevin Smith announced in April 2021 that he would be taking part in the NFT experiment by auctioning off his upcoming horror movie, 

 as an NFT. According to a statement from Smith, the studio that purchases the movie NFT can monetize it traditionally — or even choose never to screen it. 

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NFTs have also found their way into TVs, quite literally, as Samsung 

 an “NFT Aggregation Platform” in its newest models of smart TVs (Neo QLED, MICRO LED, and The Frame TV models) scheduled for release in 2022. Viewers can use the feature to browse NFTs for sale on several marketplaces, and even buy them directly using their TV. 

It’s a pretty big endorsement for the NFT space, and perhaps the clearest sign that NFTs and the entertainment sector are only going to become more entwined in the future. 

The music industry has also caught the NFT bug. It’s no secret that it’s difficult for musicians to earn under the current system, with artists getting paid fractions of pennies per stream. Independent musicians are turning to NFTs as a new financial model that offers more creative freedom. The trend in 2022 appears to be more NFT albums and songs. 

Musician Daniel Allan, who was recently 

, is one example of an artist who has reportedly sold digital copies of his songs as NFTs for thousands of dollars each. Allan, who makes electro-pop music, uses platforms like 

 to showcase his work. Glass is a video streaming platform where every video is an NFT that’s owned by the creators, who get to decide how the content is monetized without any middlemen. 

Other ventures in the music industry include 

, which enable music lovers to earn a share of income collected every time a song in the platform’s catalog is performed. Band Royalty reportedly has 3,000 NFTs on its platform, with the long-term goal of having a total of 12,000 NFTs over the next 18 months. 

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A famous example of an artist successfully selling an NFT album is DJ 3LAU, who released a crypto album that made 

 producer sold 33 unique NFTs of his album, 

 in an auction he announced on Twitter. His next project is an NFT-based music platform called 

, which lets fans purchase NFTs to share in royalties earned by their favorite musicians.

Other prominent artists who have shown interest in NFTs include rapper Meek Mill, who announced last year that he’s going to release an NFT mixtape in 2022. 

). The band dropped three different types of tokens: One was a special album package, the second offered perks like front-row concert seats for life, and the third contained exclusive audiovisual art.

As you can see from the examples above, this new formula has been tried and tested for success. It won’t be surprising if more big artists start releasing NFT versions of their albums as record labels jump on the NFT hype train.

It might sound like the only good potential use cases for NFTs are in digital art, media and gaming, but they go far beyond play-to-earn games and prohibitively expensive cartoon profile pictures. One up-and-coming use case is NFT loans. Investors are putting their NFTs and NFT collections to work by using them as collateral to obtain loans for emergencies and new potential investments. 

 platforms were launched in 2021 to facilitate loans using NFTs as collateral. For example, 

 platform that offers NFT-backed loans. The borrower and lender must first agree to the terms before the collection is locked in an escrow account facilitated by a 

 deployed by Arcade. The NFT(s) remains locked up and irretrievable until the loan is paid in full or defaulted.

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As of January 2022, Arcade reportedly supported 50+ NFT collections that have “

. The platform recently secured $15 million in Series A funding from notable crypto investors including Pantera Capital and Franklin Templeton. 

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