Crypto Options Unplugged US Signals De-escalation in Iran War Lifting Crypto Markets #104
Mar 25, 2026
Eamonn Gashier, founder of Block Scholes and ex‑TradFi trader, built options vol analytics and on‑chain oracles. They discuss DEXs surging volumes, oracles delivering real‑world data for settlement, AI execution bots paying micro‑fees, and why BTC showed resilience amid Middle East tensions. Conversation also covers macro forces, central bank dilemmas, and selective conviction in altcoins.
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From TradFi Exotics Trader To Crypto Oracle Founder
- Eamonn moved from 16 years in TradFi to crypto after diving into Bitcoin in 2017 and building tools during 2021-22 market stress.
- He and colleagues built options vol analytics for their trading needs, which evolved into a product and later an oracle business.
Oracles Became Core As DEXs Moved To Real World Assets
- Block Scholes expanded from options vol analytics into oracles because DEXs needed reliable on-chain real-world data for settlements and liquidations.
- They now deliver commodity and oil data for perps and other RWA listings on decentralized exchanges.
DEX Volumes Surge From 24/7 Access And Real Solutions
- DEX volumes exploded because they provide continuous trading when TradFi is closed, handling weekend/geopolitical gaps and real-world-asset perps.
- Successful DEX products that solved settlement/liquidation problems proved reliable during volatile events, attracting flows.