Option Block 326: Options Trading for Bitcoin

Trading Block

The Fed is not turning off the spigot anytime soon. Ukraine easing tensions combine to boost the market. Options trading for Bitcoins - Atlas 2.0 launched in Hong Kong and North America. Regulatory rule unlikely for HFT. Author Michael Lewis releases a new HFT book - Flash Boys.

Odd Block

Puts trade in Genpact Limited (G), Call spreads trade in Grupo Televisa SAB (TV) and Call sales trade in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)

Xpress Block

Tesla and Amazon still retreating. Idea Hub for Schwab mobile is in its final days of testing - should be out in the next couple of weeks.

Strategy Block

Today, Uncle Mike discusses the importance of closing out short options.

Mail Block

Question from Dylan Harris - Hi, I started trading options about a year and a half ago and got burned a few times which made me realize I did not know nearly what I thought I did and sent me back to the drawing boards. I have spent the time since then learning as much as I can about different options strategies and trying them in virtual accounts. I have come to the conclusion that diagonal spreads fit me pretty well. The question I have is whether there are ways to use delta as a trigger to (in the case of diagonals) roll the short strike down and/or out and if so how successful have these been in implementation and which brokers have them? Thanks! Dylan

Around the Block

March 31 planting report. Janet Yellens speech. End of the first quarter.