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When Would an Investor Choose a Collar over a Simple Stop-Loss Order?

An investor would choose a collar for guaranteed protection against a sharp, sudden drop in price, especially in volatile crypto markets. A stop-loss order can suffer from 'slippage' in fast-moving markets, executing at a much worse price than intended.

The collar's put option guarantees a minimum execution price, providing certainty of loss limitation that a stop-loss cannot.

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