Webull Financial Discusses Derivatives Strategies Amid Market Volatility
Arianne Adams of Webull Financial highlighted the growing use of short-dated equity options by both retail and institutional traders at the Options Industry Conference in Palm Beach. Market volatility continues to drive demand for derivatives as a tool for expressing directional views and hedging risk.
Retail traders are increasingly adopting sophisticated derivatives strategies, narrowing the gap with institutional players. Notably, Adams pointed to rising interest in crypto derivatives as digital assets gain traction in traditional finance circles.