Options market hits new high, geopolitical risks pressure Bitcoin

2026-01-18 19:00:10

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【Crypto World】This week’s crypto market has been tumultuous. Bitcoin remains around $95,100 amid relatively calm trading, seeming stable but with underlying currents — retail speculation enthusiasm is at an all-time high.

Looking at options trading, the data speaks volumes. The average daily call option volume surged to 8.2 million contracts, and put options also reached 5.4 million, a scale of retail participation that is rare. On one side, optimistic traders are eagerly going long; on the other, risk-averse traders are quickly hedging, clearly illustrating a market polarization.

The problem is, uncertainty is piling up. US-EU trade tensions are escalating, new tariffs are continuously being introduced, and the Supreme Court is about to rule on the legal compliance of these measures. This series of variables undoubtedly adds more chips to an already sensitive crypto market. Investors should prepare for more volatility.

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FalseProfitProphet

· 6h ago

Retail investors are really risking their lives—8.2 million long contracts. How many people are sleepwalking through this?

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MetaMisery

· 6h ago

Retailers are really excited right now, with 8.2 million bullish orders. How optimistic does that make you... Speaking of geopolitical risks, it's really annoying. As soon as US-EU tariffs are announced, the coin price starts to shake.

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SatoshiLeftOnRead

· 6h ago

8.2 million long contracts? These retail investors really dare to play, geopolitical risks come and they get liquidated in minutes

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AirdropHunterWang

· 6h ago

8.2 million call options? Retail is frantically bottom-fishing. This move will either make a huge profit or a big loss, with no middle ground.

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GasBankrupter

· 6h ago

The retail options trading volume is truly outrageous, with 8.2 million call options? It feels like everyone is betting on BTC hitting a new high, but geopolitical uncertainties are also piling up... This market trend seems to be a case of both sides losing. --- If 95,100 can't even hold steady, how can it be called stable? I think it's just the calm before the storm. --- The combination of tariff risks and heated options trading, isn't this just paving the way for the next big crash? --- The 5.4 million put options are so tight that traders are afraid to let go, indicating that big players have already panicked. --- Once the Supreme Court's ruling comes out, the options market will explode. --- Retail investors are burning money on options; I've seen this scene too many times... --- Trade friction plus explosive options trading, it feels like Bitcoin is about to take a hit.

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