$80K Bitcoin Put Becomes Top Options Position on Deribit

Deribit data shows traders’ preference shifting toward bearish positions, with $80K and $85K BTC puts dominating open interest as bullish $140K calls decline.

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Summary

As of November 24, the $80,000 Bitcoin put option remains the top position on Deribit, with over $2 billion in open interest. The $85,000 strike put follows closely at $1.97 billion, while the previously leading $140K call has dropped to $1.56 billion. This marks a continued shift toward bearish sentiment in the Bitcoin options market, as puts, representing bets on price declines, now lead over calls.

Terms & Concepts
  • Put Option: A financial contract giving the holder the right to sell an asset at a set price, often used to speculate on price declines.
  • Open Interest: The total number of outstanding derivative contracts, such as options or futures, that have not been settled.