BTC spot markets stay flat while Options traders expect chaos
May 26, 2026
< 1 min read
by Hristina Vasileva
for CryptoPolitan

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AI Overview
BTC spot trading volumes have collapsed, falling by over 81% since October 2025, indicating sharply reduced crypto spot liquidity. Nevertheless derivatives and options traders remain positioned for heightened volatility and larger price moves, a setup that raises short-term price risk and could amplify price discovery across CEX, DEX and DeFi markets.
Bearish
BTC spot volumes are down by over 81% since October 2025, but derivative and options traders still expect volatility and positioned themselves for more dramatic price moves.

