... protect your portfolio or speculate. European Options: A Comprehensive Review and Application European options are financial instruments that grant the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a predetermined price (strike). However, unlike American options , such contracts can only be executed on the previously agreed date—the expiration date. This type of option is popular due to its simplicity, predictability, and lower cost. In this article, we will explore ...

... maximum interest (analogous to the "max pain" concept) in August is around the $100,000 mark for BTC. This is where the largest number of open contracts — both call and put options — are concentrated. In the case of Ethereum, the key strike is located around $2,500 for ETH. The proximity of market prices to these zones indicates that a significant number of options may expire out of the money, benefiting option sellers. The Ethereum Market and Options on Other Cryptocurrencies Although ...

... why the market isn't hitting records and what influences fuel costs. On Friday, June 13, following an extensive bombardment by Israel of Iranian territory, oil prices predictably surged by 13% but quickly fell back. The parties continue to exchange strikes; Donald Trump prematurely left the G7 summit over the Middle Eastern situation, summoning Security Council members to the White House to demand Iran's complete surrender. Oil prices spiked again but soon stabilized. What is preventing market players ...

... dystopia. Major industries (aviation, communication, energy, and even agriculture, reliant on GPS for precision farming) could incur billion-dollar losses. Experts estimate that the contemporary economy is exceptionally vulnerable to such "solar strikes." Investors and Markets: Response to Natural Instability An event of this magnitude compels investors to reassess risks. First and foremost, uncertainty increases, which typically escalates volatility in the stock markets. During days of ...

... demanding improved working conditions. One of the main demands was the introduction of an eight-hour workday instead of the grueling 12–15 hour days in factories. On May 1, 1886, American workers in Chicago held a massive rally to press these demands. Strikes and demonstrations occurred in other U.S. cities, often clashing with the police. These events became known as the Haymarket Riot—where lives were lost during the dispersal of the Chicago rally, causing a significant global uproar. In memory ...