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What Is the Maximum Possible Intrinsic Value for a Put Option?

The maximum possible intrinsic value for a put option is the strike price. This occurs if the price of the underlying asset falls to zero.

In this scenario, the option holder can sell the asset (which is worth nothing) at the strike price, and the profit is the full strike price amount. This is the theoretical upper limit for a put option's value.

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