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Bitcoin options traders are dropping their hedges going into the Fed meeting
CoinDeskMonday, July 27, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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The put/call ratio has fallen to about 0. 76 in late June, and one-week downside protection has collapsed in price.
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What happened
The put/call ratio has fallen to about 0. 76 in late June, and one-week downside protection has collapsed in price.
Why it matters
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Background
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Timeline
CoinDesk published: Bitcoin options traders are dropping their hedges going into the Fed meeting
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Economic impact
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