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. No other tags. Word count: aim for 450-700. Let's count words in draft. Lead: 3 sentences, about 60 words. Section 1: about 50 words. Section 2: about 50 words. Section 3: about 80 words. Section 4: about 80 words. Total around 320 words. Need to expand a bit with more detail from facts. But not too much. We can add a bit more context. For example, in section 1, we can mention the late June ratio. In section 2, we can mention the brief 40% on Monday. In section 3, we can elaborate on each scenario. In section 4, we can mention the bull call spread. Also we can add a sentence about the overall market. But keep it tight. Let me write a full draft. Title: "Bitcoin Options Show Reduced Bearish Hedging Ahead of Fed's July 29 Decision" Slug: "bitcoin-options-reduced-bearish-hedging-fed-decision" Subtitle: "Put-to-call ratio falls to 0.52 from 0.76 in late June; HSBC calls the upcoming rate decision the most uncertain in two years." Content: Bitcoin options traders have dialed back bearish bets as the Federal Reserve prepares to deliver what HSBC calls its most uncertain decision in two years. The put-to-call open interest ratio fell to roughly 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, signaling reduced demand for downside protection. Bitcoin traded near $63,400 on Tuesday as the Fed's two-day meeting began.
Bearish hedging fades as Fed meeting opens
The one-week put skew also eased to about 9% from nearly 13% on Friday, showing less willingness to pay for downside protection. Deribit analytics show the seven-day Bitcoin skew moved closer to neutral after puts carried an 11-point volatility premium earlier in July. The shift suggests traders are less convinced a sharp selloff is imminent.
HSBC: Most uncertain Fed decision in two years
HSBC described the July 29 decision as the most uncertain in two years and one of the least certain in over four years. The uncertainty stems from Chair Kevin Warsh's retreat from forward guidance that previously helped investors narrow likely outcomes. Fed funds futures assign around a 35% probability to a quarter-point rate increase, after briefly reaching 40% on Monday.
What a rate hike, a hawkish hold, or a dovish hold means for Bitcoin
A quarter-point rate increase would likely tighten financial conditions and pressure Bitcoin, potentially triggering options-related hedging. A hold with strict inflation language could cause initial relief but fade if yields stay elevated, creating problems for July 31 call holders. A hold with softer guidance would likely lower yields and the dollar, improving liquidity and giving the best chance for $70k/$72k calls to recover value.
Call options at $70k and $72k face long odds
Large call concentrations exist at $70,000 and $72,000 for the July 31 options expiry, including a 20,000-by-20,000 bull call spread. But Bitcoin would need to gain more than 10% from Tuesday's price to reach $70,000 before settlement. The Fed decision at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, followed by Chair Warsh's press conference at 2:30 p.m., will be the key catalyst. The July meeting includes no new Summary of Economic Projections.
Bitcoin options traders have dialed back bearish bets as the Federal Reserve prepares to deliver what HSBC calls its most uncertain decision in two years. The put-to-call open interest ratio fell to roughly 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, signaling reduced demand for downside protection. Bitcoin traded near $63,400 on Tuesday as the Fed's two-day meeting began.
Bearish hedging fades as Fed meeting opens
The one-week put skew also eased to about 9% from nearly 13% on Friday, showing less willingness to pay for downside protection. Deribit analytics show the seven-day Bitcoin skew moved closer to neutral after puts carried an 11-point volatility premium earlier in July. The shift suggests traders are less convinced a sharp selloff is imminent.
HSBC: Most uncertain Fed decision in two years
HSBC described the July 29 decision as the most uncertain in two years and one of the least certain in over four years. The uncertainty stems from Chair Kevin Warsh's retreat from forward guidance that previously helped investors narrow likely outcomes. Fed funds futures assign around a 35% probability to a quarter-point rate increase, after briefly reaching 40% on Monday.
What a rate hike, a hawkish hold, or a dovish hold means for Bitcoin
A quarter-point rate increase would likely tighten financial conditions and pressure Bitcoin, potentially triggering options-related hedging. A hold with strict inflation language could cause initial relief but fade if yields stay elevated, creating problems for July 31 call holders. A hold with softer guidance would likely lower yields and the dollar, improving liquidity and giving the best chance for $70k/$72k calls to recover value.
Call options at $70k and $72k face long odds
Large call concentrations exist at $70,000 and $72,000 for the July 31 options expiry, including a 20,000-by-20,000 bull call spread. But Bitcoin would need to gain more than 10% from Tuesday's price to reach $70,000 before settlement. The Fed decision at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, followed by Chair Warsh's press conference at 2:30 p.m., will be the key catalyst. The July meeting includes no new Summary of Economic Projections.
