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In Cryptocurrency Options, What Is the Typical Underlying Asset?

Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are the most common underlying assets.
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In Cryptocurrency Options, What Is the Typical Underlying Asset?

The typical underlying assets for cryptocurrency options are major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). These options contracts grant the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specified amount of the underlying crypto at a set price before or on a specific date.

Options on smaller altcoins are less common but exist on some platforms.

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