Ethereum derivatives data suggests traders expect prices above $2,000

Ethereum derivatives data suggests traders expect prices above $2,000

Data shows 99.5% of the neutral-to-bearish Ether put options will become worthless above $1,360, leaving bulls with a significant advantage for the foreseeable future. After marking a new $1,477 high on Jan. 24, Ether's (ETH) price was shaken down to $1,206 on Jan. 27 but according to derivatives markets, bulls remain confident that $2,000 is still within reach.The neutral-to-bearish put options open interest above $1,360 is irrelevant and only 2,540 ETH options, equivalent to a $3.4 million in open interest, is above that price level. That being said, more than 99.5% of the put options....


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