Bitcoin’s crash wipes out $5 billion in futures OI but options remain stable

08/07/2024 09:00
Bitcoin’s crash wipes out $5 billion in futures OI but options remain stable

Bitcoin's price downturn saw futures open interest drop by almost $5 billion while options saw a fourfold increase in volume.

Bitcoin’s crash wipes out $5 billion in futures OI but options remain stable Bitcoin’s crash wipes out $5 billion in futures OI but options remain stable 23 seconds ago · 3 min read

Bitcoin futures crumble under margin calls, but options trading volumes hit record highs.

3 min read

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 12:53 am UTC

Bitcoin’s crash wipes out $5 billion in futures OI but options remain stable

Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content.

This week's crypto crash has led to some of the highest losses since the FTX collapse. Bitcoin's sharp decline below $50,000 has dramatically impacted the futures market, causing a massive reduction in leveraged positions. Interestingly, the options market remained relatively stable despite the chaos. While futures traders faced forced liquidations, options traders could hold onto their positions. However, what caused the second-highest options volume ever recorded, and why is there a discrepancy between the bullish open interest and the put-heavy trading volume? Discover the critical details inside...

Read more --->