Bitcoin Bets To Get Much More Expensive

Now is the time to make wagers against the surging cryptocurrency bitcoin.

Right now, new short positions on bitcoin are being charged an 18.5% fee.

According to financial analytics firm S3 Partners, that number could swell to over 50% and possibly even approach 100% by the time Cboe Global Markets launches bitcoin futures trading on Sunday.

Those who elect to short bitcoin should do so at their own peril..