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What Is the Practical Use of Altcoin Put Options during a Market-Wide “Flight to Quality”?

Put options are used for hedging existing spot or long futures positions against downside risk. By buying a put, a trader secures the right to sell the altcoin at a predetermined strike price, mitigating losses.

This increased demand for protection drives up the implied volatility of altcoin puts.

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