... example, with Chinese partners aiming to secure maximum reliable resources at minimal risk and cost. Russia's key advantage for China lies in reliable and secure supplies, Malkov adds. China is likely to balance its energy imports, seeking maximum benefits. Nevertheless, oil, gas, and coal supplies from Russia to China are expected to grow due to strong mutual interest. In nuclear energy, Russia and China are competitors, Malkov notes. However, Russian technology is "more than a generation ...

... — 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 Bitcoin options dominate in volume, the expiration of options on Ethereum is also of substantial significance. The total notional value of expiring ETH options ...

... custody will advance, further solidifying liquidity. In the long run, a more liquid and mature Bitcoin market could attract even more institutional capital. Institutional and Retail Investor Interest Both institutional and individual investors stand to benefit from Bitcoin’s move into mainstream finance. Large institutions now have a bank-vetted, regulated vehicle to gain Bitcoin exposure within their portfolios, lowering the barrier for pension funds, endowments, and corporations to consider crypto ...

... Ethereum options: if the price of ETH approaches $2,800, most of the option contracts would expire worthless. However, the ETH market is currently trading well above this level, so many call options are already in profit for holders. Option sellers would benefit from a price retracement closer to $2,800 by the time of expiration, whereas maintaining the price above this level would ensure substantial profits for call option holders. The balance of power between bulls and bears around this level will be ...

... to evolve, further solidifying liquidity. In the long run, a more liquid and mature Bitcoin market is poised to attract even more institutional capital. Interest from Institutional and Retail Investors Both institutional and retail investors stand to benefit from Bitcoin becoming a part of the financial mainstream. Large institutions are now obtaining a regulated, bank-approved instrument to incorporate Bitcoin into their portfolios, lowering the entry barrier for pension funds, endowments, and corporations ...