Traders (Institutions) — Current Market Views & Predictions BTC options open interest (30d SMA) just hit a new all-time high, reaching 563,242 BTC. In the last cycle, the derivatives market was dominated by perpetual and futures contracts, with options playing a much smaller role. This cycle is different. More institutions are holding spot BTC while leveraging the unique features of options — hedging, arbitrage, selling volatility, buying protection, etc. For example, instead of dumping spot to manage risk, they can simply buy puts, dramatically reducing spot sell pressure. (Chart 1) That’s why options premium flows are a solid signal for trader (especially institutional) sentiment and market forecasts now. Charts 2-3 show the net premium flows (buy/sell) for three key strike prices: 85k, 90k, and 92k. (Chart 2) Chart 2: Heavy call buying. Instead of aping into high-leverage OTM (out-of-the-money) calls, traders are stacking ITM (in-the-money) calls — a more conservative bullish play. Big money is still willing to go long, betting BTC will hold above 85k and potentially push even higher. (Chart 3) Chart 3: Massive put selling at 90k — close to spot and the market’s center of gravity (huge OI and volume). This is one of the strongest bullish signals on the board. Traders are betting BTC won’t break below 90k, and even if it does, they're ready to scoop up spot. So, 90k is seen as a major short-term support. (Chart 4) Chart 4: Big flows into both calls and puts — the market is betting on the “next move.” Classic vol trading: direction unclear, but volatility is expected to spike. This is the battleground for support and resistance, the gamma sweet spot. Hence, heavy straddles here. TL;DR: 1. Big players are leveraging 85k ITM calls to go long, while selling puts to earn premium. In short: if there’s a dip, they see 85k as a buy zone, not the start of a deeper dump. 2. Massive put selling at 90k signals strong bets on this zone as short-term support. 3. Huge call + put buying near spot shows traders are gearing up for major volatility ahead. Sponsored by @Bitget Bitget VIP — Lower fees, bigger perks.
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