Covered call selling is a derivatives strategy where an investor sells call options on a cryptocurrency they already own, maintaining a position equal to the underlying asset quantity represented by the options contracts. This strategy aims to generate yield from option premiums, effectively reducing the cost basis of the held asset or increasing income, while capping potential upside gains should the asset price exceed the call option’s strike price.
Mechanism
The mechanism involves a structured portfolio management system that monitors both the underlying crypto asset holdings and the issued call option contracts. When a covered call is sold, the system locks the corresponding amount of the underlying cryptocurrency as collateral, ensuring the seller can fulfill the obligation if the option is exercised. Real-time market data feeds inform the system for premium calculation, risk parameter adjustments, and potential assignment processing at expiration.
Methodology
Institutional crypto investors implement covered call selling as a yield-generating technique or a hedging tool against moderate downside movements in their long-term crypto positions. The methodology involves systematic selection of strike prices and expiration dates based on volatility expectations, projected asset performance, and desired income levels. Automated platforms facilitate the request for quote (RFQ) process for options, ensuring efficient pricing and execution of these strategies within specified risk tolerances.
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