Ethereum surged 29% this week, breaking a 10-week downtrend and catching short sellers off guard with $400M liquidated. 

The S&P 500 extended its rally with a nine-day winning streak, its longest since 2004, as optimism over potential trade deals and upcoming Fed and earnings updates lifted sentiment. Gold rose to $3,245 on trade uncertainty and Fed rate cut hopes. CoinDesk Indices, which tracks the broader crypto market, fell 1.50% in the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin and Ether dropped 0.10% and 0.51%, respectively. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

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elizaOS (AI16Z), launched in October 2024, formerly ai16z, is a Solana-based DApp that uses a DAO and an AI agent, "Marc AIndreessen," to manage community-driven investments in tech and crypto projects. 

, lets developers create agent-driven social media scripts and templates using ElizaOS plugins. The Bonsai Client, its first implementation, enables easy deployment of these smart media agents on platforms like Lens. Builders can explore these tools and compete for prizes in the Lens Spring Hackathon.

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Ethereum surged 29% this week, breaking a 10-week downtrend and catching short sellers off guard with $400M liquidated. Despite muted ETF flows and neutral derivatives sentiment, ETH’s dominance remains unshaken—boasting $64B in TVL, dwarfing Solana, BNB Chain, and Tron combined. With fresh momentum from the recent pectra upgrades and Trump distancing from rival altcoins, all eyes are now on a potential push toward $2,700. 

BTC spot ETFs saw $920.9M in net inflows this week, driven by $1.09B into non-GBTC funds despite $171.5M outflows from GBTC. Since inception, total net inflows stand at $41.1B.

 are now live and claimable as a small bonus for users farming the upcoming Aster (AST) airdrop. By depositing BNB to mint asBNB, users can start earning points toward both the main airdrop and future ecosystem rewards. Optional perp trading can boost points further, but simply holding asBNB is enough to qualify.

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Our monthly report delves into insights from options volatility to inspire your next crypto move.

: April 2025 saw BTC's implied volatility surge above 75% due to tariff chaos, but it collapsed to 35% within a week, indicating a surprising short-term drop in volatility expectations despite ongoing macro uncertainty.

: BTC's return above $100K was met with muted enthusiasm in the derivatives market, suggesting that 

traders no longer view this level as a significant psychological barrier, and the rally isn’t likely to be sustained.

: ETH significantly outperformed BTC with a 23% rally, leading to increased demand for short-dated calls and a positive shift in the options market, highlighting renewed bullish sentiment.

: Historical trends suggest a potential summer lull in volatility in store for BTC, raising questions about whether this pattern will repeat in 2025 amidst ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Bitcoin’s volatility plunges in late April

April 2025 witnessed significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market, particularly influenced by US trade policies. As President Trump announced steep reciprocal tariffs, the crypto landscape experienced sharp fluctuations. Bitcoin (BTC) initially demonstrated resilience, despite widespread sell-offs in equities and the US dollar, only to succumb to a decline from $88K to $75K by early April. This period was characterized by a dramatic rise in implied volatility that peaked above 75% as traders sought protection through short-dated puts. However, as the tariffs faced moderation, implied volatility plummeted to 35% by mid-April, marking the lowest level since early March.

Interestingly, while short-tenor volatility collapsed, 

the back end of BTC's term structure remained elevated, signaling that market participants expect heightened volatility in the mid-term

. Amidst this backdrop, realized volatility fell below the five-year seasonal average, paralleling similar trends in previous years and suggesting a 

. The historical pattern contrasts that BTC often experiences a rebound in volatility heading into May, raising questions about whether this trend will persist.

Subdued derivative response suggests Bitcoin rally might not endure

The market's reaction to BTC's resurgence above the $100K threshold was notably subdued compared to previous instances. While BTC rallied 20% following the initial tariff sell-off, the derivatives market displayed a muted response. The 25-delta put/call skew, a measure of market sentiment, indicated only a slight bias toward out-of-the-money calls, contrasting sharply with sentiment previously when BTC first breached the $100K mark in December 2024. This lack of exuberance suggests that traders no longer view $100K as a significant inflection point, raising concerns about the sustainability of the rally. 

Meanwhile, funding rates and implied volatility — though still bullish — didn’t reach the extremes observed in earlier months, indicating more cautious market sentiment. The relationship between BTC's spot price and implied volatility suggests that although traders are optimistic, they’re waiting for BTC to approach previous all-time highs before adjusting their volatility expectations.

Ethereum's option data points to further rally

In stark contrast to BTC, Ethereum (ETH) displayed remarkable resilience and outperformed major cryptocurrencies, gaining 23% overnight following favorable trade news. This rally catalyzed a surge in demand for short-dated calls, pushing front-end volatility expectations significantly higher. The response from the derivatives market was robust, inverting the term structure and indicating renewed bullish sentiment toward ETH, even as it’s trading well below its all-time high.

The ETH options market exhibited a shift from neutral to slightly negative skew, to a 10% bias favoring out-of-the-money calls, reflecting the market's confidence in ETH's potential to regain lost ground. Despite overall macroeconomic uncertainty, the demand for ETH options suggests that traders are optimistic about Ether’s future price movements.

In conclusion, April 2025 highlighted the complex interplay between macroeconomic factors and cryptocurrency market dynamics. While BTC faced challenges in eliciting strong responses from derivatives markets upon recrossing the $100K threshold, ETH's performance indicated a divergence in market sentiment. As traders navigate the evolving landscape, the potential for seasonal volatility patterns and the influence of macroeconomic developments will remain critical factors in shaping future market expectations.

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Bybit X Block Scholes options volatility report (April 2025): Data suggests Bitcoin rally might not endure, but Ether sees further upside

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

After mostly trading sideways at the end of April 2025, a US-UK trade deal sparked a crypto rally. BTC surged past $100K for the first time since February, but it’s ETH's performance that captured the derivatives market's attention. 

A 23% increase in ETH's spot price led to an inverted term structure and a spike in front-end volatility. The put/call skew for ETH shifted from a bearish bias to a nearly 10% skew toward OTM calls. Other sentiment indicators, such as perp funding rates and futures yield, also supported the rally. In contrast, while BTC's funding rates and skew have increased, its implied volatility remains low at 40%, over 30 points below ETH's 7-day implied volatility.

Please check out the report’s highlights.

ETH’s record performance since 2021 was propelled by positive term structure

ETH has significantly outperformed BTC and the top 10 cryptocurrencies, marking its largest single-day gain since May 2021. The options market has reflected this enthusiasm, with implied volatility for short tenors rising sharply and inverting ETH’s term structure, thus contrasting with BTC's muted, positively sloped structure. The 7-day tenor for ETH is now trading at a 33-point premium over that for BTC. 

While puts dominate BTC's open interest, ETH is seeing the opposite trend. On May 8, 2025, options volumes surged over $120M, more than double the typical monthly volume, with $60M more in calls than puts. ETH now boasts a positive futures curve and funding rates, as well as a strong skew toward OTM calls.

ETH sees exceptionally bullish put/call skew

ETH's substantial outperformance in the current crypto rally has led to bullish sentiment in its derivatives markets. Funding rates have surged, futures yields are strongly positive and the put/call skew has shifted significantly toward OTM calls, now close to 10%. This starkly contrasts with early April, when the skew was 20% toward OTM puts. Although ETH has underperformed (relative to BTC and other "ETH killers"), it has rebounded in this rally, with the ETH/BTC ratio rising after spending most of the year declining.

Open interest for Bitcoin options increased, with implied volatility remaining suppressed

The announcement of the new US administration's first trade deal, nearly 30 days into Trump's 90-day tariff pause, jolted crypto markets, pushing BTC back up above $100K. Surprisingly, implied volatility has remained suppressed, failing to invert BTC's term structure, with front-end volatility trading at around an 18-month low of 35-40%. On May 8, 2025, options volumes surged, with call volume reaching $189M, reversing last week's trend of higher put volumes. Meanwhile, open interest rose steadily to exceed $300M, the highest level this month, but remains significantly larger for puts than for calls despite the price increase.

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Bybit X Block Scholes crypto derivatives analytics report (May 9, 2025): Ether’s put/call skew turns remarkably more bullish than Bitcoin’s

This article explores how Sign works, its flagship products (such as TokenTable, SignPass and EthSign), its native token (SIGN) and how to trade SIGN on Bybit.

Sign is an omnichain attestation infrastructure that empowers users and developers to verify real-world claims on-chain. Built for a more transparent and decentralized future, it eliminates the need to “just trust” and enables everyone to verify with cryptographic proof.

This article explores how Sign works, its flagship products (such as TokenTable and EthSign), its native token (SIGN) and how to trade SIGN on Bybit.

 is an omnichain attestation protocol designed to make it easy for anyone to verify the authenticity of any claim — 

. Whether it’s a document, credential or user identity, Sign transforms traditional trust models into verifiable, cryptographic attestations. 

Sign’s mission is to replace outdated, opaque validation systems with transparent, 

 proof — enabling a future where “verify” replaces “trust.” Through tools like schema registries and digital signatures, Sign empowers users to bring accountability and integrity to digital interactions.

Sign is developed by the team behind EthSign, a 

-native e-signature and agreement platform. Its core team brings deep experience in 

 development and cross-chain integrations.

The project is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital China (now known as HongShan Capital Group), Mirana Ventures, HashKey Capital and Hack VC.

This strategic funding positions Sign as a foundational layer in the web3 infrastructure stack.

Sign allows users to create attestations — cryptographically signed statements that prove the validity of claims, such as credentials, achievements or actions. These digital proofs can be verified by anyone at any time, making them tamperproof and transparent.

Sign’s key technical elements include a schema registry that ensures consistent data formatting, digital signatures proving authenticity, and on- and off-chain attestations with support for revocation or updates

This system acts like a programmable layer for web3, bringing a new level of trust to identity, credentials and data exchange.

TokenTable is Sign’s flagship token distribution platform. It helps projects unlock, distribute and manage tokens transparently and securely at scale.

It uses Sign’s attestation engine to verify token unlocks, 

 and vesting schedules, ensuring traceable, auditable token flows.

SignPass is a blockchain-based identity solution that brings real-world credentials on-chain. One notable implementation is the Sierra Leone PR Card, used for the world’s first government-approved on-chain permanent residency program.

SignPass offers encrypted on-chain records for easy 

 verification, physical ID issuance for daily identity use and streamlined digital application systems for cross-border access.

It showcases the way blockchain can modernize public sector services worldwide.

EthSign is a decentralized contract signing platform that lets users create, sign and store legally binding agreements directly on-chain. It removes intermediaries and ensures documents are immutable and accessible.

EthSign reinforces Sign’s mission by bringing traditional documentation into the realm of verifiable web3 attestations.

The SIGN token is the native utility token powering the Sign ecosystem. It’s used for:

The total supply is capped at 10 billion SIGN, with 1.2 billion tokens in circulation. While the fully diluted valuation (FDV) sits above $746 million as of May 7, the circulating market cap is approximately $89.6 million. SIGN continues to gain traction across exchanges and developer networks.

SIGN is available for trading on Bybit via Spot trading and as a USDT Perpetual contract. Bybit offers up to 75x leverage for the SIGNUSDT Perpetual contract and supports secure, high-liquidity spot trading.

Start exploring the future of attestations with SIGN on Bybit today.

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Bybit Launchpad gives users access to the latest and pre-listed tokens. Users can commit a certain amount of MNT or USDT to earn new tokens. Learn how it works.

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, innovation is the name of the game. As the crypto ecosystem matures, new platforms and tools are emerging to address the burgeoning market’s needs. Among these innovations, crypto launchpads have carved a niche for themselves, acting as springboards for new projects to gain traction, secure funding and establish a community. These launchpads serve as a bridge between project developers and potential investors, ensuring a smoother and more transparent token launch process.

Crypto launchpads aren’t just platforms; they’re ecosystems that foster growth, trust and collaboration. By providing a structured and secure environment for token sales, they mitigate risks associated with 

, ensuring that both investors and developers can engage in a mutually beneficial relationship.

As we delve into the world of crypto launchpads, one platform you can count on is Bybit Launchpad. In this article, we'll explore the unique features and benefits of Bybit Launchpad, and see how it stands out in the crowded space of crypto launch platforms.

Bybit Launchpad is a token launch platform that gives investors early access to new and pre-listed tokens from promising projects directly on Bybit. As a way to make things more exciting for users, Bybit recently introduced new features to Bybit Launchpad, branding this version as Launchpad 3.1.

Users can commit a certain amount of MNT or USDT tokens toward each new project and earn new tokens. This event is available for any user who has completed the Identity Verification Level 1 requirements, and has deposited either MNT or USDT in their Bybit Wallet. In addition, this feature is limited to users who aren’t from restricted countries (see below under “Requirements”).

You’re probably wondering what the main differences are between the old Bybit Launchpad and the new Bybit Launchpad 3.1. Take a look at the table below for a clearer picture.

Each Launchpad project goes through four stages: 

You also have two different ways to participate in Launchpad by committing either MNT or USDT tokens. Read on to find out exactly how you can participate, and how the platform works. 

The Snapshot period usually lasts between three to five days. During this period, the daily average amount of MNT or USDT in your Funding Account, Spot Account and Derivatives Account (or Unified Trading Account and Inverse Derivatives Account) will be recorded automatically through hourly snapshots. 

 to earn tokens, note that the daily average amount of MNT in your Funding Account, Spot Account and Derivatives Account (or Unified Trading Account and Inverse Derivatives Account) during this period must be equal to or greater than 50 MNT. The snapshot will be updated at 3AM UTC every day. Due to the high volume of asset calculations, there might be a delay in updating your daily average MNT balance.

For the Funding Account, please note that MNT staked in Flexible Savings, Launchpool, Lending as well as any MNT used as collateral in Crypto Loans will automatically be counted in the snapshot of your Funding Account. MNT staked in other products on Bybit Earn (e.g., Dual Asset) will not be included.

For the Derivatives Account, your wallet balance — which may be affected by realized P&L — will be counted.

 to earn tokens, you’ll need to fulfill one requirement — the daily average amount of USDT in your Funding Account, Spot Account and Derivatives Account (or Unified Trading Account and Inverse Derivatives Account) during this period must be equal to or greater than 100 USDT, and will be rounded down to the nearest integer.

Due to the high volume of asset calculations, there might be a delay in updating your daily average USDT balance.

Want a chance to earn more tickets beyond the default ticket issued upon your USDT commitment? There are two primary ways in which you can do so. 

Please note that you can only select one path for additional ticket acquisition beyond the initial ticket: either through VIP status or through maintaining/trading assets. 

If you’re a Bybit VIP, here’s some good news for you! When you commit USDT, you’ll be able to automatically receive 

 additional lottery tickets. This brings your total ticket count to the maximum of 

 lottery tickets, which also means that you have 

If you have yet to become a Bybit VIP, you can participate in our Bybit VIP Program simply by fulfilling one of two criteria — asset balance and monthly trading volume. Alternatively, if you’re already a VIP user on another cryptocurrency exchange, simply screenshot your current VIP status or your monthly trading volume from that exchange and email it to premium@bybit.com. 

For more information, you can check out our 

. Join today and you’ll not only get three additional lottery tickets, but lots of other perks as well! Bear in mind, VIP status typically takes T+1 to activate, so kickstart your application promptly! 

that all assets staked in Bybit Flexible Savings, Launchpool and Lending will automatically be counted in the snapshot of your Funding Account. All assets staked in other products on Bybit Earn (e.g., Dual Asset Mining) will not be included. Two distinct asset snapshots are taken into consideration:

Your daily average MNT or USDT balance = the sum of all hourly snapshots / 24 hours

Let’s assume that on Oct 31, 2023, Alice signs up with Bybit and makes a deposit of 100 MNT every hour to her Funding Account only. Her wallet balance snapshots will be recorded as follows:

In this case, her average daily wallet balance on Oct 31, 2023 would amount to 1,250 MNT, based on the following calculation:

(100 MNT + 200 MNT + 300 MNT + 400 MNT + … + 2,400 MNT) / 24

Let’s assume that on Oct 31, 2023, Bob signs up on Bybit and makes a deposit of 200 USDT

. His wallet balance snapshots will be recorded as follows:

In this case, his average daily wallet balance on Oct 31, 2023 would amount to 2,708 USDT, based on the following calculation:

200 USDT + 400 USDT + 600 USDT + 800 USDT + … + 4,800 USDT) / 24 

 of them are chosen for the USDT lottery draw, you’ll receive twice the total tokens allocated for each selected USDT lottery ticket. 

This means that if 30 tokens are allocated to each selected USDT lottery ticket, you’ll receive 60 tokens in total. 

Once the Subscription period starts, head to the 

, select your preferred project, and commit either through the Subscription track or the Lottery track. 

If you’ve chosen the Subscription track, click on 

 to commit a certain amount of MNT toward the new project during this period. You can commit multiple times during the Subscription period; however, the maximum amount of MNT you can commit depends upon the final daily average combined MNT balance in your Funding Account, Spot Account and Derivatives Account (or Unified Trading Account and Inverse Derivatives Account) over the Snapshot period. 

Each project also has a hard cap on the maximum number of tokens allocated to each subscriber.

Final token allocation amount = (amount of MNT you’ve committed during the Subscription period / total amount of MNT committed by all participants) × total amount of new tokens allocated for the project

• Number of MNT committed by Alice: 1,250 MNT

• Number of MNT committed by all participants: 1,000,000 MNT

• Total amount of new hypothetical token (“β”) allocated for the project: 3,000,000 β

In this case, Alice’s final token allocation will be (1,250 MNT / 1,000,000 MNT) × 3,000,000 β = 3,750 β.

If you hold MNT under your Funding Account, Spot Account and Derivatives Account (or Unified Trading Account and Inverse Derivatives Account), please 

 transfer MNT to your Funding Account for subscription during the Subscription period.

If you’ve chosen the Lottery track, click on 

to commit 100 USDT to enter all your lottery tickets into the draw. If you hold the maximum number of 

The probability of winning for each USDT lottery ticket = total number of winning tickets/ total number of tickets issued × 100%

If you have multiple winning tickets, you’ll receive multiple token allocations.

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