Bitcoin's put-call skew (Laevitas)
Bitcoin’s six-month put-call skew, which measures the cost of puts – or bearish bets – relative to calls (bullish bets), has turned positive for the first time since the crash in May, indicating heightened concerns of an extended downside move.
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Bitcoin’s 6-Month ‘Put-Call Skew’ Flips Bearish for First Time Since May – Coindesk
