Bitcoin Derivatives Are Heating up, but Traders Want Insurance

Bitcoin derivatives are flashing a split personality as bitcoin’s price trades around $84,000 on Sept. 23. Futures open interest is climbing back toward $60 billion, while options open interest has jumped above $50 billion. Calls command 60% of options positions, yet puts account for 58.2% of 24-hour options volume. Meanwhile, billions in contracts are staring […]