Galaxy Digital Put Spreads Surge Despite Bitcoin Rally
Traders bought large put spreads on the crypto stock Friday even as Bitcoin held above $73,000. The activity suggests hedging rather than outright bearish bets.
By Sarah Chen
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Traders bought large put spreads on the crypto stock Friday even as Bitcoin held above $73,000. The activity suggests hedging rather than outright bearish bets.
By Sarah Chen
Traders bought over 23,000 put contracts on the buy-now-pay-later stock Friday, more than double typical volume. Analysts have slashed price targets.
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