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Bitcoin traders are dumping billions into insurance in case the price drops to $75k as June options expiry creates a high-stakes price trap

January 20, 2026

Bitcoin traders are dumping billions into insurance in case the price drops to $75k as June options expiry creates a high-stakes price trapJune options positioning shows traders are concentrating on downside protection rather than betting on large moves. Andjela Radmilac Jan. 20, 2026 at 5:45 pm UTC 3 min read Updated: Jan.

Bitcoin coin pressed against a concrete marker in a fast river under storm clouds, symbolizing options markets pricing a 30% risk of sub-$80K by late June

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20, 2026 at 1:40 pm UTC Share Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.
Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content. Beneath steady prices, the June 2026 options book shows a deliberate build-up of downside protection.
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Bitcoin traders are dumping billions into insurance in case the price drops to $75k as June options expiry creates a high-stakes price trap

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