Bitcoin Options Traders Turn Bullish for the First Time in 12 Months

Bitcoin’s derivatives market is doing something it has not done in a year. Derive data and Reuters reports that traders are paying more for upside than downside protection, even with bitcoin still nearly $50,000 below its October 2025 peak. Futures open interest sits at a hefty $52.64 billion, calls command 61.39% of options open interest, […]
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s derivatives market is doing something it has not done in a year.
- Derive data and Reuters reports that traders are paying more for upside than downside protection, even with bitcoin still nearly $50,000 below its October 2025 peak.
- Futures open interest sits at a hefty $52.64 billion, calls command 61.39% of options open interest, […]
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