
Bitget Stock+ launches short options: A detailed guide to four single-leg strategies
On September 1, 2026, Bitget Stock+ officially launched short options. By selling options, users can collect premiums, improve capital efficiency, and manage their U.S. stock portfolios more flexibly. Bitget now supports four single-leg options strategies: buying calls, buying puts, selling calls, and selling puts, covering a range of market views, including bullish, bearish, range-bound, and long-term strategies.
A detailed guide to four single-leg options strategies
Buy call
Pay a premium to gain exposure to potential upside in the stock price. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid, while potential gains increase as the stock price rises and are theoretically unlimited. This strategy is suitable for investors with a clearly bullish outlook who want to gain upside exposure with less upfront capital.
Buy put
Pay a premium to potentially profit from a decline in the stock price or hedge an existing position. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid, while potential gains increase as the stock price falls. This strategy is suitable for investors with a bearish outlook or those looking to hedge their existing holdings.
Sell call / short call
Collect a premium while taking on the obligation to sell the underlying stock at the strike price. The maximum profit is limited to the premium received. If the stock price rises sharply, potential losses are theoretically unlimited. This strategy is suitable for investors who expect the stock to trade within a range or have a moderately bearish outlook and want to generate additional premium income.
Sell put / short put
Collect a premium while taking on the obligation to buy the underlying stock at the strike price. The maximum profit is limited to the premium received. If the stock price falls sharply, the investor may be required to buy the stock at a price above its prevailing market price. This strategy is suitable for investors who are bullish on the underlying stock over the long term and are willing to build a position at a lower effective cost.
With these four strategies, investors can choose to pay premiums for directional exposure or collect premiums to generate additional income and manage their positions, depending on their market outlook and risk tolerance.
How to trade short options in three steps
1. Enter the options trading interface: Tap Stock+ in the upper-right corner of the homepage, select an underlying stock, and then tap Options at the bottom of the stock page.
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2. Select a strategy and set parameters: Select Single leg in the upper-left corner, choose Buy or Sell, then set the price and number of contracts.
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3. Confirm and submit order
Carefully review the order details, including the margin information, and submit the order once everything is correct.

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