

Crypto Options Unplugged
Deribit Exchange
Join Imran Lakha and David Brickell on 'Crypto Options Unplugged,' your weekly-go-to crypto podcast. Expect in-depth analyses valuable insights, expert opinions, and entertaining discussions on the crypto market's hottest topics. Don’t miss out - tune in, subscribe, and stay plugged into the pulse of the crypto world!
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May 13, 2025 • 12min
Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou & Andre Portilho on Crypto Infrastructure & Trading
Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition - Episode 10 is here! Join Imran and David as they welcome Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou, CEO of BlockHills, and Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets at BTG Pactual, for an insightful conversation on crypto volatility, the groundbreaking role of AI in trading research, and how crypto trading infrastructure is rapidly evolving.#DemetriosZamboglou #AndrePortilho #OptionsUnplugged

May 12, 2025 • 15min
Shiliang Tang & Jimmy Yang on Crypto Volatility
Episode 9 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition is here!In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Shiliang Tang, General Partner at MNNC Group and advisor to FalconX, and Jimmy Yang, Co-Founder of Orbits Markets, for an in-depth conversation on crypto volatility. They discuss how to approach a low-volatility Bitcoin environment, the dynamics of spot-vol correlation, and the outlook for new Bitcoin highs.🎧 Tune in now!#ShiliangTang #JimmyYang #OptionsUnplugged ---------------------------------------------------------------------

May 11, 2025 • 13min
Sander van Zelm & Chris Yu on Market Making in Crypto
Kicking off Episode 8 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition — recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Sander van Zelm from BlockTech and Chris Yu from SignalPlus for an insightful conversation. They discuss market making in crypto, notable trading flows, and strategies like covered call selling.Tune in for a sharp discussion with two seasoned professionals shaping the evolving landscape in the crypto market.#SanderVanZelm #ChrisYu #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 10, 2025 • 13min
Bing and Laura Vidiella Dive into Crypto Strategies and Bitcoin ETF Insights
Welcome to Episode 7 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Bing from Avenir and Laura Vidiella from VanEck for a focused and insightful conversation. They dive into crypto strategies for asset managers, offer key perspectives on the VanEck Bitcoin ETF, and explore broader crypto market dynamics.Join us for a sharp discussion with two influential voices shaping the future of digital assets.#Bing #LauraVidiella #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 9, 2025 • 21min
Michael Ourabah & Darius Sit on Crypto Latency and the Maturity of Crypto Options
Welcome to the sixth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Michael Ourabah (BSO) and Darius Sit (QCP Capital) for a sharp conversation on crypto trading latency, market volatility, structural products, and the growing maturity of crypto options. A concise but insightful discussion with two key voices in the digital asset space.#MichaelOurabah #DariusSit #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 8, 2025 • 26min
Henri Arslanian & Marc Tillement on Crypto Education and Why It Beats CeFi
Welcome to the fifth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Henri Arslanian of Nine Blocks Capital and Marc Tillement of Pyth Network. They explore the power of crypto education, including the story behind Henri’s best-seller The Book of Crypto, and discuss why crypto presents a compelling alternative to traditional, centralized finance.Stay tuned for more in-depth conversations with some of the brightest minds in the digital asset space.#HenriArslanian #MarcTillement #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 7, 2025 • 22min
Robert Mitchnick & Rob Hadick on the Bitcoin ETF and Crypto’s Breakthrough App
Welcome to the fourth episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special episode, Imran and David sit down with Robert Mitchnick of BlackRock and Rob Hadick of Dragonfly. Together, they dive into a wide range of topics—from BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF and the evolving basis trade to the ongoing search for crypto’s game-changing app—and much more. Stay tuned for more in-depth conversations with some of the brightest minds in crypto.#RobertMitchnick #RobHadick #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 6, 2025 • 20min
Ran Neuner & Anna Dinescu on Where We Are in the Bitcoin Cycle | The Perpetual Edition
Welcome to Episode 3 of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition — recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special edition, Imran and David sit down with Ran Neuner (aka Crypto Banter) and Anna Dinescu from Hilbert Group to dive into the latest crypto market insights, key indicators, and the big question: Where We Are in the current Bitcoin Cycle? Stay tuned for more with some of the brightest minds in crypto, straight from our biggest event of the year.#RanNeuner #AnnaDinescu #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049

May 5, 2025 • 25min
Justin Sun on What Bitcoin & a $6M Banana Have in Common | The Perpetual Edition
Welcome to the second episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049.In this special episode, Imran and David talk with Tron founder Justin Sun about his impact on the crypto world, lessons from Warren Buffett, and the surprising link between Bitcoin and a $6 million banana.Stay tuned for more live conversations with the brightest minds in crypto, straight from our biggest event of the year.#JustinSun #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049 ----------------------------------------------------------------------✅ Signup: https://www.deribit.com/register✏️ Learn: https://insights.deribit.com/education📣 Socials: ► Follow us on X: https://x.com/deribitofficial ► Follow us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/deribit ► Join our Telegram: https://t.me/deribit

May 4, 2025 • 14min
Scott Melker about Regulatory Changes | The Perpetual Edition | TOKEN2049 Dubai
Welcome to the first episode of Crypto Options Unplugged: The Perpetual Edition, recorded live at Deribit’s Blockparty during TOKEN2049. In this episode, Imran and David sit down with Scott Melker – The Wolf of All Streets – to unpack the latest in U.S. crypto regulation & and the broader digital asset landscape. This is just the beginning — stay tuned for more live conversations with the brightest minds in crypto, straight from our biggest event of the year.#ScottMelker #OptionsUnplugged #TOKEN2049


