Deribit Exchange Data Reveals Bitcoin Traders Hedging for Potential Pullback to $75K Ahead of June Expiry
Bitcoin's June 26 options expiry on Deribit reveals a market bracing for volatility, with traders deploying billions in protective puts. Open interest for the expiry stands at $3.92 billion, reflecting a cautious stance as puts outnumber calls 23.28K to 19.87K contracts. The concentration of put options between $75,000 and $85,000 signals targeted hedging rather than speculative bets.
Deribit's order book shows clustered protection at $85K, $80K, and $75K—levels close enough to current prices to matter for portfolio risk management without demanding exorbitant volatility premiums. Meanwhile, call options remain active above $120K, indicating persistent bullish exposure. The market appears to be playing both sides: preparing for downside while keeping upside participation alive.
