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Crypto Options Market Surges with Over $1.2B in Block Trades

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The cryptocurrency options market has seen a surge in activity, with over $1.2 billion worth of trades executed within 24 hours. Bitcoin puts accounted for a significant portion of the trades, representing $530 million in volume. One notable transaction involved the sale of BTC-28MAR25-40000-P puts and the purchase of BTC-27DEC24-40000-P puts, allowing the trader to collect $300,000 in premiums. The motive behind this trade remains unclear. Despite the volume of put options being traded, their lower cost suggests that traders may be hedging their positions or seeking to profit from current volatility. Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced recent gains, contributing to the market's cautiously optimistic sentiment. However, the dominance of options sellers, particularly in put options, indicates that bearish positions remain prevalent in the market.

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