Your option loses money every day you hold it

Oct 13, 2026

Buying options comes with a built-in daily cost, which works against anyone holding a long option for too long.

  • Every option contract loses a fixed amount of value each day it's held, simply from time passing.
  • The exact daily loss is shown on trading platforms before and during the trade, so it's never a surprise.
  • TradingView displays it in the trade dashboard, while Bybit shows the figure up front.
  • A reading of minus 32 means that much money drains away each day just for keeping the position open.

Outlook: Traders who hold long options without a quick move in their favor should expect steady losses from time decay alone.

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