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BIT: The Bitcoin options market shifts to defense, with a significant increase in demand for downside protection
BIT (formerly Matrixport) released a chart today stating that the spot price of Bitcoin has not yet fully reflected this change, but the options market has responded, with implied volatility significantly rising and demand for downside protection continuing to heat up. In the past week, the proportion of bearish buying in Bitcoin options trading reached 29%, while Ethereum was even higher at 37%, indicating a clear shift towards defensive positions.
Behind this round of position adjustment is a deep concern among traders regarding geopolitical tensions: inflationary pressures may persist longer as a result, affecting not only oil prices but also spreading to a broader range of growth-sensitive assets. Therefore, continuously tracking changes in market positions remains crucial, especially in the options market.
Compared to spot trading, options often reflect changes in the risk appetite of fast-money accounts and tactical funds earlier. Although overall trading volume remains relatively low, market participants have not relaxed their vigilance but are actively managing tail risks. However, it is worth noting that Bitcoin's performance is still outpacing other risk assets.
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