Traditional ModelIn an European option where the option holder cannot exercise their option prematurely before expiry, the option holder typically pays an option premium at t=0, and waits until maturity to determine if the option is in-the-money (ITM) or out-of-the-money (OTM). In the event the option is ITM, the option holder exercises the option and profits an amount = the difference between spot price and strike price. In the event the option is OTM, the user gets nothing in return. Becaus...