Bitcoin options traders are easing downside protection ahead of this week’s Federal Open Market Committee decision, according to CoinDesk. The put/call ratio has dropped to about 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, pointing to weaker demand for bearish positioning. At the same time, the cost of one-week downside protection has fallen sharply. Together, those moves suggest traders in the options market are not bracing for a major swing in bitcoin during a week that includes a closely watched Fed decision. The report was written by Shaurya Malwa and edited by Omkar Godbole, and was published on July 27, 2026.
Bitcoin options traders are pulling back some of their downside hedges ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
According to CoinDesk, the put/call ratio has fallen to about 0.52 from 0.76 in late June, while the price of one-week downside protection has dropped sharply.
Options market points to a quiet week
The report said current positioning in the options market suggests traders are expecting a relatively calm week, even though it includes an FOMC decision.
The article was written by Shaurya Malwa, edited by Omkar Godbole, and published on July 27, 2026.
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