Call and Put Options in Bitcoin
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin options are derivative contracts that give the buyer the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price (strike price) on a specific future date (expiration). They are used for speculation, hedging, or leverage, without the need to own the underlying asset.
• Call Option: Allows the holder to buy Bitcoin at a fixed price. It is purchased when a rise in the price of Bitcoin is expected (bullish view). If the price rises above the strike plus the premium paid, there is a profit. Example: If the strike is $50,000 and Bitcoin rises to $60,000, the holder can buy low and sell on the spot market to gain the difference.
• Put Option: Allows the holder to sell Bitcoin at a fixed price. It is purchased when a decline in the price is expected (bearish view). If the price falls below the strike minus the premium, there is a profit. Example: With a strike at $50,000 and Bitcoin falling to $40,000, the holder sells high and buys back low in the market.
These options are traded on platforms like Deribit or CME, with high risks due to Bitcoin's volatility. The seller (writer) takes the opposite obligation and receives the initial premium but may face unlimited losses. Always study risks before investing.
