Bitcoin Option Traders Hedge Against Downside Risk as Price Dips to Near $32K

Bitcoin Option Traders Hedge Against Downside Risk as Price Dips to Near $32K

Options traders look to be preparing for further falls in bitcoin's price in the short-term, according to put-call skew data.


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