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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ChainProspector

· 01-21 16:15

Retail retail investors are rushing in again, with 8.2 million call options—tsk tsk... Can we really avoid geopolitical risks this time? --- 95100 is still fighting hard, and as soon as tariffs are announced, they instantly become chips—ridiculous. --- Polarization is the most dangerous; so many people are hedging... what does that say... everyone is afraid. --- The trading volume of options is so intense that I can't understand it anymore. Is it FOMO or are there really people betting against? --- The Supreme Court's move might really cause some disruption, but 99% of retail investors don't care about the verdict. --- I bet it will shake again next week; this kind of situation just doesn't seem stable. --- Retail participation is unusually high... Is this a sign of a major bottom? Or the last frenzy before a major top? --- The point about accumulating tariff risks is well made; the market is still pretending to be an ostrich. --- 8.2 million call options—this number sounds like they're digging their own grave. --- It's time to test your psychology again. Can anyone really hold on?

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LongTermDreamer

· 01-21 14:09

8.2 million call options? This data is really impressive. It seems everyone is still full of confidence. Who would have thought three years ago that retail participation could be so explosive? That's how we made it through. Geopolitical risks are nothing, in the long run, they are just noise.

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FalseProfitProphet

· 01-18 19:30

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

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MetaMisery

· 01-18 19:29

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

· 01-18 19:26

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

· 01-18 19:22

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

· 01-18 19:21

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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