equity derivatives

Indian retail traders reported a loss of $9.6 billion (916.85 billion rupees) from buying and selling equity futures and options in the year ended March. This represented a decrease compared to the previous year's 1.1 trillion rupees, according to information disclosed by the government to lawmakers.

A key options trade in India, used to bet on volatility during equity derivatives expiration, displayed an unusual pattern. This anomaly highlights a potential trading opportunity as market participants adjust to a new method for determining closing prices.

Bitget launched U.S. stock options on its Stock+ platform, expanding to include equity derivatives alongside crypto and tokenized stocks. The move adds a new financial product category to the platform's existing offerings.