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How Does the Cost of Carry Influence the Early Exercise Decision?

The cost of carry includes the financing cost of holding the underlying asset and any income generated (like dividends). A high cost of carry for the underlying can make early exercise more appealing for a put option, while a high income yield (not common in crypto) can make early exercise of a call option rational.

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