Bitcoin Put Options Reach $490M Amid Downside Hedging Demand

Bitcoin put options at the $40,000 strike price have reached a notional size of $490 million, reflecting a growing demand for downside hedging. According to Deribit data, these options are set to expire on February 27th. Additionally, Bitcoin options totaling $7.3 billion in notional value will expire by the end of the month, with $566 million concentrated at the $75,000 strike price, identified as the market’s “biggest pain point.”

Despite the higher number of call options (63,547 contracts) compared to put options (45,914 contracts), the open interest ratio stands at 0.72. This indicates a significant market interest in protecting against potential declines while maintaining exposure to possible price rebounds.