Trader Purchases $2.36M in Bitcoin Options, Targets $120K and $80K Strikes for March Expiry

A trader has taken significant positions in Bitcoin options, acquiring both call and put contracts for a total of $2.36 million, expiring on March 27.

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Summary

A trader purchased 660 Bitcoin call options at a $120,000 strike price for $860,000 and 660 Bitcoin put options at an $80,000 strike for $1.5 million, both expiring on March 27, according to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa. The total position represents a strategic bet on Bitcoin's price movement within the defined strike range.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin call option: A derivatives contract giving the right, not the obligation, to buy Bitcoin at a set price (strike) before or at expiry.
  • Bitcoin put option: A derivatives contract giving the right, not the obligation, to sell Bitcoin at a set price (strike) before or at expiry.
  • Strike price: The predetermined price at which an option buyer can purchase (call) or sell (put) the underlying asset.