... interest. The fact that total open interest has reached multi-billion dollar values for a single expiration date reflects increased investor engagement. The growing interest in cryptocurrency options signals a gradual maturation of the market: derivatives are ... ... effect"—the tendency for prices to gravitate towards such key levels as the expiration date approaches. Nonetheless, the actual behavior of BTC will also depend on external factors: strong market trends or news can overshadow the influence of option levels....

... China's GDP growth in Q2 was around 5.2% year-on-year, slowing after a higher start to the year. Key reasons include cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak external demand. Domestic statistics indicate a decline in retail sales and investment ... ... series of targeted stimulus measures – from programs to boost domestic demand to tax incentives for businesses – but global investors are skeptical that these steps will be sufficient to achieve the targeted annual growth of around 5.5–6%. The softer ...

... Factors Asian markets displayed mixed dynamics towards the end of the week against a backdrop of local risks and global trends. Investors are concerned about signals of a slowdown in the Chinese economy: according to recently published data, China’s GDP ... ... in Q2 was around 5.2% YoY, which is slower than the pace at the beginning of the year. The cooling is attributed to cautious behavior from Chinese consumers and weak export demand. Statistics indicate a decline in retail sales and investment activity—a ...

... friendly regulation, which could attract new capital into the market. Thirdly, tax policies: some jurisdictions are introducing preferential regimes for long-term cryptocurrency holders, while others are tightening tax controls—such steps also impact investor behavior. Finally, the broader issue of stablecoin regulation and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is also relevant: if in May 2025 news emerges regarding strict controls over stablecoins (e.g., USDT/USDC) or technical failures of CBDCs, this will ...

... different industries, place some funds in bonds or on deposit. Diversification reduces the dependence of your portfolio on the behavior of one asset and protects against large losses. Emotional decisions and excitement. Financial markets are subject to ... ... purchasing power of money falls. Simply put, in a few years you can buy less for the same amount than today. It is important for an investor to take inflation into account when planning their investments, because the main goal of investments is to at least preserve,...