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Bitcoin : 490 million bets on a crash to 40,000 dollars, should we be alarmed?

The Bitcoin options market shows a clear signal: the 40,000 $ put has become the second largest bet before the February 27 expiration, with about 490 million dollars of notional.

2026-02-19 · 18:23 UTC
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