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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark
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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga

Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.
With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.
Options Abound With Options Trading
While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.
Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.
Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors
Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*
Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.
Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.
Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.
None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.
Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.
Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.
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Disclaimer:
*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.
Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.
Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.
Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.
One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.
Risk of VIX options:
The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.
The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.
In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.
VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.
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New Solar Options for Grande Prairie Homeowners
Peace Country Solar is helping Grande Prairie homeowners better understand today’s residential solar options through an education-first, no-pressure approach. While earlier federal residential rebate programs have closed, provincial and municipal tools such as CEIP financing, net metering, and seasonal energy pricing continue to make solar a practical long-term investment for many households. Locally owned and operated, Peace Country Solar designs systems specifically for Northern Alberta conditions and focuses on transparent, real-world numbers to help homeowners determine whether solar makes sense for their home.
Alberta, Canada, 28th Jan 2026 — Homeowners in Grande Prairie are taking a fresh look at solar as rising energy costs and improved financing options make clean power a more practical long-term investment. Local installer Peace Country Solar is helping residents navigate today’s solar landscape with an education-first approach designed specifically for Northern Alberta homes.

While earlier federal residential solar rebate programs have closed to new applicants, Alberta homeowners still have access to provincial and municipal tools that can make solar financially viable. Combined with net metering and Alberta’s seasonal energy pricing, a properly designed solar system can meaningfully reduce household electricity costs over time.
“Solar isn’t about hype — it’s about math,” says Will Bacon, co-founder of Peace Country Solar. “Our job is to help homeowners understand whether solar actually makes sense for their home, their usage, and today’s incentive environment.”
Designed for Northern Alberta Conditions
Peace Country Solar specializes in systems engineered for the Peace Country’s climate, accounting for snow load, roof orientation, and seasonal production patterns. Each project begins with a no-pressure consultation focused on education and real-world numbers rather than sales tactics.
Co-founder Chad Wiebe adds, “If solar doesn’t put a homeowner in a stronger long-term position, we’re upfront about that. Transparency builds trust, and trust builds better outcomes.”
Financing & Incentives That Still Matter
Although direct federal residential rebates are no longer available to new applicants, several programs continue to support solar adoption in Alberta, including:
- Community Energy Improvement Plan (CEIP) financing, which allows eligible homeowners to finance solar installations with little or no upfront cost and repay over time through property taxes
- Net metering, enabling homeowners to offset electricity bills by exporting surplus power to the grid
- Seasonal energy pricing, where higher summer production can help balance winter electricity costs
Program availability and savings vary by municipality, system design, and household energy use.
Local Company, Long-Term Commitment
Peace Country Solar is proudly locally owned and operated, serving Grande Prairie and surrounding Peace Country communities. All installations are completed by licensed, insured, and certified technicians and backed by comprehensive warranties and ongoing local support.
“Northern Alberta is our home,” the Peace Country Solar team says. “Every system we install and every consultation we provide is focused on long-term value for local homeowners.”
Learn More
Homeowners interested in exploring whether solar makes sense for their property can book a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
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Allbridge Announces The New Hybrid Cross-Chain Architecture Combining Native Rails, Liquidity, and Privacy
January 2026 – Allbridge has announced a new cross-chain architecture, designed to unify multiple bridging models into a single routing system that selects the most efficient transfer method per asset, chain pair, and market condition.
After years of operating traditional bridge infrastructure, the team says the industry’s main failures were not technical but user-facing: fragmented assets, unreliable arrival experiences, and dependence on liquidity that introduced hidden costs.
“Users don’t just want to move tokens – they want to move value and be able to act immediately on the destination chain,” said Allbridge’s founder. “The new architecture will be designed around that reality.”
A Hybrid Model Instead of a Single Rail
The new architecture integrates multiple existing transfer models rather than committing to a single architecture:
- Native rails, such as Circle’s CCTP for USDC and USDT’s OFT model, are used where available.
- Liquidity pools and intent-based fulfillment serve as fallbacks for routes where native rails do not yet exist.
- A routing engine dynamically selects the optimal path based on asset type, supported chains, and current market conditions.
According to the company, this approach avoids forcing users into a single ecosystem or stablecoin universe and preserves access across both EVM and non-EVM chains.
Focus on UX
Beyond transfer mechanics, the next Allbridge architecture emphasizes what the company calls the “arrival experience,” including:
- destination gas provisioning,
- fee abstraction,
- automated finalization, and
- routing that avoids dead ends.
“These features are no longer differentiators – they’re requirements,” the team stated. “Without them, multichain still feels like a sequence of technical rituals rather than a single experience.”
Privacy as a Built-In Option
Allbridge new architecture also introduces optional privacy routing inspired by emerging Privacy Pool designs, aimed at improving user protection while remaining compatible with compliance frameworks
Transfers can be routed through dedicated pools with cryptographic commitments, allowing users to reduce public transaction traceability while preserving compliance options through relayer-based context handling.
The company describes this as a “user protection layer” rather than a separate product or a fully opaque system.
Roadmap for the Next Six Months
Allbridge outlined several priorities for the next development phase:
- native-feeling stablecoin routing,
- guaranteed transfer reliability via fallback mechanisms,
- default integration of swap + bridge flows,
- privacy as an opt-in routing mode, and
- continued first-class support for non-EVM chains.
Positioning
Allbridge frames its strategy as “and, not or” – combining architectures rather than replacing them.
“If you think the future of bridging is one rail or one ecosystem, we disagree,” the company said. “Our goal is a system that chooses the right primitive per route, per asset, and per moment – without asking users to become liquidity engineers.”
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Coinfari Introduces a Unified Digital Platform for Crypto Trading and Market Engagement
New York, Ny – Coinfari, a digital asset trading and financial technology platform, today announced the launch of its unified ecosystem designed to support cryptocurrency trading, market monitoring, and community engagement within a single, streamlined environment. The platform has been developed to address increasing demand for accessible trading infrastructure and transparent market tools as global participation in digital assets continues to expand.
Coinfari brings together trading functionality, real-time market data, and user engagement features through a web-based and mobile-responsive interface. The platform supports multiple digital asset pairs and offers tools intended to accommodate a broad range of user experience levels, from individuals entering the crypto market for the first time to participants seeking more advanced trading capabilities. Its design emphasizes usability, performance stability, and operational clarity.
The launch reflects a broader industry trend toward platforms that integrate execution, analytics, and user interaction rather than relying on fragmented services. By consolidating these elements, Coinfari aims to reduce complexity for users while maintaining the technical depth required for active market participation. Platform development has focused on system reliability, efficient order execution, and clear presentation of market information.
Key components of the Coinfari platform include spot trading functionality, real-time pricing data, and order management tools designed to support informed decision-making. In addition, the platform incorporates engagement features such as user programs and activity-based incentives, which are structured to encourage consistent participation while maintaining a neutral, non-advisory framework. Coinfari does not position its services as financial advice and emphasizes user responsibility and informed participation.
Security and operational integrity remain central considerations in the platform’s architecture. Coinfari employs industry-standard practices related to system monitoring, access controls, and risk management processes to support platform resilience. Ongoing updates and infrastructure enhancements are planned as part of its long-term development roadmap.
Coinfari is structured to serve an international user base and is focused on expanding its operational reach in line with regional market requirements and regulatory considerations. Future updates are expected to include additional market tools, expanded asset coverage, and refinements to user experience based on platform performance and feedback.
More information about Coinfari, its platform features, and ongoing updates is available on the company’s official website.
About Coinfari
Coinfari is a digital finance and cryptocurrency trading platform offering market access, trading tools, and user engagement features within a unified ecosystem. The platform is designed to support transparent market participation and efficient digital asset interaction for a global audience.
Website: https://coinfari.com/
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