Cboe's FLEX options saw a 35.8% rise in average daily volume to 1.9 million contracts in Q1 2026, reflecting strong growth from about 60,000 daily contracts a decade ago. FLEX options allow traders to customize strike prices, expirations up to 15 years, and settlement methods, making them ideal for long-term hedging. Advances in electronic trading and data transparency have boosted institutional adoption. Notably, short-dated FLEX options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF launched in January 2026, enabling precise Bitcoin ETF risk management within a regulated framework.
Cboe FLEX options volume rose to 1.9 million contracts daily in Q1 2026. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Sep 18, 2026 03:45 WIB: 46 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose today. Notable movers include SUSHI at Rp4.085 (+11.18%), BAL at Rp16.297 (+11.14%), and AAVE at Rp2.291.234 (+10.69%).
Jefferies maintained a Hold rating on Kinder Morgan, lowering its price target from $35 to $33, which remains above the current stock price of $31.31. The company benefits from stable cash flows, with 96% secured by fee-based or hedged contracts, inc...
Several stocks saw sharp gains driven by key company developments. bioAffinity Technologies surged 63.55% after securing a Hong Kong patent for its lung cancer diagnostic technology, boosting its Asian market position. Antelope Enterprise Holdings ro...
KB Home is set to report its Q3 2026 earnings on September 22, with analysts projecting a 45.3% drop in earnings per share to around $0.89 and a 20.2% decline in revenue to about $1.30 billion compared to last year. The consensus EPS estimate has rec...
An investment of $10,000 in Nebius when it resumed trading in 2024 has grown significantly to approximately $105,000 by 2026. This remarkable increase highlights Nebius's strong market performance over the two-year period. Investors who bought in at ...
Zcash (ZEC) price jumped above $1,400 following a strong rally driven by a nearly unanimous vote to reduce block times from 75 to 25 seconds in the NU7 upgrade. Institutional interest grew as Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang disclosed the firm's ZEC ho...
