Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck

Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck

Despite stabilizing spot prices, investors remain defensive, with leveraged speculation cooling and realized volatility dropping from 80 to 50, suggesting a cautious market sentiment.

Bitcoin traders are paying record prices for downside protection, according to VanEcks mid-March 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck, a sign that investors remain defensive even as spot prices begin to stabilize… [+1401 chars]