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Options Put Demand

Definition

Options put demand refers to the market interest in purchasing put options, which grant the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an underlying asset at a specified price before a certain expiration date. Increased put demand typically signals a bearish sentiment among traders, indicating expectations of future price declines or a desire to hedge against potential losses. It serves as a gauge of downside protection seeking. This demand can influence asset prices.