How can collar options be used to hedge cryptocurrency investments?

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• Mar 18, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Collar options are a popular choice for hedging cryptocurrency investments. They provide a way to limit downside risk while still allowing investors to participate in potential upside gains. BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, offers collar options as part of their trading platform. With collar options, investors can buy a put option to protect against price declines and sell a call option to generate income. This strategy creates a price range within which the investor's investment is protected. If the price of the cryptocurrency falls below the put option's strike price, the investor can exercise the put option and sell the cryptocurrency at the higher strike price. On the other hand, if the price of the cryptocurrency rises above the call option's strike price, the investor may be obligated to sell the cryptocurrency at the lower strike price, but they will have already generated income from selling the call option. BYDFi's collar options provide a convenient and effective way to hedge cryptocurrency investments.
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