Bitcoin block call option trading surges to $1.65 billion on July 16

Odaily said 25,766 BTC call options traded, led by nearly 10,000 end-of-month $70,000/$72,000 long call bull spreads that pointed to cautious late-month optimism.

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Summary

Bitcoin block call option activity jumped on July 16, with 25,766 BTC call options changing hands for a notional value of about $1.65 billion, Odaily reported. The busiest trades were nearly 10,000 end-of-month $70,000/$72,000 long call bull spreads, an options structure that seeks upside within a defined range at lower cost than an outright call purchase. Analysis said the roughly 10% out-of-the-money positioning pointed to optimism for late-month price action, while the spread structure suggested tentative dip-buying rather than a more aggressive directional bet.

Terms & Concepts
  • call option: A contract that gives the buyer the right to purchase an asset at a set price before expiry.
  • long call bull spread: An options strategy that aims to profit from moderate upside by buying one call and selling another at a higher strike.
  • out-of-the-money: Describes an option whose strike price is not yet favorable versus the current market price.