Investors are stepping up their hedging game as AI risks reshape market dynamics. Credit default swaps (CDS) on major tech stocks hit $8 billion in weekly trading volume last December—a record high. What's striking? The activity has surged over 100% since August alone. This spike tells a clear story: portfolio managers aren't taking chances. They're locking in downside protection while markets remain unpredictable. The rush to hedge against tech volatility reflects a broader shift—when uncertainty peaks, smart money moves fast.
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DeFi_Dad_Jokes
· 22h ago
Are all the short sellers of tech stocks frantically hedging? What does that indicate? Everyone's got no confidence inside.
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SolidityJester
· 22h ago
Altcoins are about to crash, and now the smart money has all hidden away.
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Degen4Breakfast
· 22h ago
Smart money is moving, this wave of hedging is really extraordinary
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OnChainDetective
· 22h ago
$800 million CDS trading volume doubles? There must be big players quietly positioning behind the scenes. Retail investors are always the last to know.
Investors are stepping up their hedging game as AI risks reshape market dynamics. Credit default swaps (CDS) on major tech stocks hit $8 billion in weekly trading volume last December—a record high. What's striking? The activity has surged over 100% since August alone. This spike tells a clear story: portfolio managers aren't taking chances. They're locking in downside protection while markets remain unpredictable. The rush to hedge against tech volatility reflects a broader shift—when uncertainty peaks, smart money moves fast.