Bitcoin News Today: Crypto Traders Brace for Volatility as $5.6B Put Options Near Expiry

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Monday, Oct 13, 2025 10:49 pm ET1min read
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- Crypto traders are using put options to hedge against volatility, with $5.6B in Bitcoin/Ethereum options set to expire in 2025.

- Bitcoin put options expiring August 29, 2025, hold $4.7B open interest, showing strong demand for downside protection.

- Rising macroeconomic uncertainty and regulatory shifts drive increased use of derivatives as investors prepare for market swings.

Traders are increasingly turning to crypto put options to hedge against market volatility, with over $5.6 billion in BitcoinBTC-- and EthereumETH-- options set to expire in key events this year. Open interest in put options has surged, reflecting heightened demand for downside protection as investors navigate uncertain macroeconomic conditions and regulatory developments. Data from Deribit and other exchanges show that Bitcoin put options expiring on August 29, 2025, have seen open interest exceeding $4.7 billion, with

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