JUST IN: Bitcoin traders sought downside protection today — CNBC • Largest bet on iShares ETF targets sub-$95k BTC by year-end. • Heavy bets on BTC price above $85,660 by Monday.

It’s coming

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What a stupid ass report as if he knows something- all he really is saying is some people sold and some people held. A little more sold today than yesterday. Fucking ridiculous. BFD

weird pronunciation of million.

Traders are clearly preparing for volatility.

people paying up for downside at 83k never seen the crowd buy puts at the top

Everyone wants protection, but nobody wants to miss the next pump. 😂

Betting it stays under 95k by year end while also loading up for Monday. Classic.

5.3% yields making $BTC protection look cheap

Heavy downside hedges alongside bets on $85,660 by Monday show traders positioning both ways 🔥 Protection buying often marks fear, and fear at these levels has historically been where the patient build positions #DTGC

Bitcoin traders hedging like this usually tells me more about sentiment than price alone. Following your posts and @JavierMolinaSTK has helped me read setups like this way better when I'm looking at stocks too. You two are my favorite analysts to learn from.

paying for downside protection when dirt is free 🥔

Intelligent investors are taking advantage of every opportunity

Traders buying downside insurance at local support is the most reliable bull signal. 😂📉 Hedging is just paying rent to keep your spot bags safe while waiting for the expansion. Watch those $85k+ calls print right on schedule. 📈⚡

Interesting split in positioning. Traders are clearly preparing for downside while still keeping plenty of exposure to a move higher. The next few sessions should be telling.

Retail gets shaken out by headlines while institutions collect options premiums all day.

Interesting. Traders are definitely getting cautious here.

这两类押注的期限和门槛不同：周一高于85660美元，与年底低于95000美元可以同时成立。买入下跌保护也可能是在对冲已有持仓，单凭这些仓位不能判断交易者整体看空。

Noise, higher in due time

honestly this is the part of crypto investing i find hardest. everyone talks about upside, then rates jump and suddenly you remember how fast risk gets repriced

Downside hedging on ETFs is standard risk management, not a bear signal. 🛡️📉 Smart money pays for portfolio insurance while positioning for the next leg up. Short-term protection, long-term accumulation. 💎⚡

the 85k monday bet is either genius or a cry for help