What is the potential loss on a call option in the cryptocurrency market?

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• Andrés Eduardo Buzeta GonzálezJul 31, 2025 · 18 days ago
  When trading call options in the cryptocurrency market, there is a potential loss that traders need to be aware of. If the price of the underlying cryptocurrency decreases below the strike price of the call option, the option will expire worthless and the trader will lose the premium paid for the option. This potential loss is limited to the premium paid and does not exceed that amount.
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• Duy Trương CôngNov 29, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Call options in the cryptocurrency market can result in potential losses if the price of the underlying cryptocurrency does not increase as expected. If the price remains below the strike price of the call option, the option will expire worthless and the trader will lose the premium paid. It's important for traders to carefully consider the potential loss before entering into call option trades.
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• Caroline Mella CrippaAug 31, 2022 · 3 years ago
  In the cryptocurrency market, the potential loss on a call option is limited to the premium paid for the option. If the price of the underlying cryptocurrency does not reach or exceed the strike price by the expiration date, the option will expire worthless and the trader will lose the premium. It's important to note that call options also have the potential for unlimited gains if the price of the cryptocurrency rises significantly.
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