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Option Guides

When trading options on zkVault, it is important to consider several key parameters that determine the characteristics and pricing of the options.
  1. 1.
    Option Type: Options can be either a call option or a put option.
    • Call Option: Gives the holder the right to buy the underlying asset at a predetermined price.
    • Put Option: Gives the holder the right to sell the underlying asset at a predetermined price.
  2. 2.
    Option Position: There are two positions for each type of option.
    • Long Option: Buyers of options who pay a premium upfront and have the potential to profit if the option is in-the-money.
    • Short Option: Sellers of options who receive an upfront premium but may have an obligation to fulfill the option if it is exercised.
  3. 3.
    Underlying Asset: The asset from which the option derives its value.
    • For example, in the case of $zkVAULT, a call option allows the buyer to purchase $DPX at a specified price, while a put option allows the buyer to sell $zkVAULT at a specified price.
  4. 4.
    Strike Price: The predetermined price at which the option can be exercised.
    • For a call option, it is the price at which the underlying asset can be bought.
    • For a put option, it is the price at which the underlying asset can be sold.
  5. 5.
    Expiration: The date and time at which the option contract expires.
    • After the expiration, the option can no longer be exercised.