2026-1-2 09:01 |
Bitcoin price is hovering in a narrow range as traders stay cautious ahead of a large options expiry, with both spot and derivatives data pointing to lack of a clear directional bet. At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $88,326,… origin »
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As the year comes to a close, Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a pivotal moment that could lead to increased market volatility. This Friday, December 26, more than $23 billion worth of Bitcoin options are set to expire, marking the largest options expiration in the cryptocurrency’s history.
2025-12-24 10:00 | |
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Glassnode has explained how the Bitcoin options Open Interest has been climbing recently and looks set to explore new all-time highs (ATHs). Bitcoin Options Open Interest Has Already Bounced Back From Oct Expiry In a new thread on X, analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the Bitcoin options market.
2025-11-8 09:00 | |
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Every few months, headlines warn of a looming multi-billion-dollar options expiry poised to shake Bitcoin price. This quarter’s figure, roughly $13 billion in notional contracts, sounds dramatic, yet it’s part of a well-worn pattern on Deribit, the exchange that clears nearly 90% of Bitcoin’s options open interest.
2025-10-31 18:13 | |
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The Bitcoin options market has quietly become one of the most revealing arenas for gauging trader sentiment. And right now, it’s flashing mixed but telling signals. While Bitcoin has clawed its way back from the early-October washout that vaporized tens of billions in leveraged bets, the options data suggests investors are still hedging their excitement […] The post Bitcoin options market cautious as traders hedge against volatility appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2025-10-26 23:00 | |
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Analysts at Bitfinex warn about a record $18 billion worth of Bitcoin options expiring this week. Bitcoin is staring down a record-setting $18 billion options expiry, which will likely suppress volatility.
2025-9-27 16:28 | |
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Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire on Friday, potentially triggering short-term volatility and influencing market sentiment. Traders should prepare for possible price swings and increased market activity.
2025-5-10 18:49 | |
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Options analysts downplayed Bitcoin's breakout prospects in the short term. U.S. spot BTC ETFs products saw +$580M in outflows in the past week. Bitcoin [BTC] Option traders have increasThe post Bitcoin options traders chase $110K, but roadblocks lie ahead appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2025-2-18 17:00 | |
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Market bracing for mammoth Bitcoin options expiry
2024-12-27 09:08 | |
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The market is bracing for a mammoth Bitcoin options expiry
2024-12-27 09:08 | |
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The size and popularity of the Bitcoin options market have made it one of the best tools for gauging market sentiment and predicting volatility. Previous CryptoSlate analysis found that options wielded an outsized influence over Bitcoin’s price volatility and were responsible for most of the volatility we’ve seen this quarter.
2024-12-18 05:00 | |
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Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options have expired this Friday, and traders are bracing for potential turbulence.
2024-12-15 15:18 | |
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Cboe Global Markets is set to launch the first cash-settled options tied to the price of spot Bitcoin (BTC), with trading set to begin on Dec. 2, according to a Nov. 22 press release. These options will be based on the Cboe Bitcoin Us ETF Index (CBTX), designed to reflect the performance of spot Bitcoin […] The post Cboe unveils cash-settled spot Bitcoin options tied to ETF index appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2024-11-22 20:51 | |
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IBIT's options debut hit $4.28 billion, driving Bitcoin to a new all-time high. Grayscale's upcoming launch of spot Bitcoin ETF options signals increasing competition in the crypto investment lThe post Bitcoin ETF options debut sparks record trading—BlackRock's IBIT leads the way appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-11-21 08:30 | |
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Bitcoin hit a record of more than $94,000 following the launch of options contracts on BlackRock’s IBIT 289,000 contracts were Calls and 65,000 were Puts, meaning investors were bullish on a Bitcoin price rise Joe Constori said the market is bullish that Bitcoin’s price will reach $100,000 by the end of 2024 Options contracts on […] The post BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options brings in nearly $2b in trade on day one appeared first on CoinJournal.
2024-11-20 14:45 | |
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options debut on Nasdaq is set to bring a new “wave of institutional investors” to the crypto market, analysts at QCP Capital say. Options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust could attract a new “wave of institutional investors,”…
2024-11-20 10:11 | |
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet completed a roll-up transaction involving 223 contracts of Bitcoin put options, raising the strike price from $62,000 to $66,000 in the wake of Bitcoin’s bullish run.
2024-10-16 13:01 | |
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As the crypto market braces for the upcoming expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options, traders are closely watching pivotal price levels. A significant $1.10 billion in Bitcoin options and $466 million in Ethereum options are set to expire, bringing the “max pain” price into focus—$62,000 for Bitcoin and $2,500 for […]
2024-10-12 10:39 | |
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2024-9-26 18:38 | |
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Bitwise claims that Bitcoin will remain volatile despite ETF options
2024-9-22 22:04 | |
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Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) is gearing up for a major token burn – the cryptocurrency’s first since its market debut in August. Meanwhile, the US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first options for trading in US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
2024-9-22 13:06 | |
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Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level.
2024-9-20 21:59 | |
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Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.
2024-9-12 13:56 | |
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More than 600 Bitcoin $100,000 strike call options were traded in a significant block trade earlier today.
2024-4-9 23:21 | |
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Bitcoin put options signal bearish outlook, with strike prices around $50K, as Bitcoin drops 10% from ATH amid spot ETF outflows.
2024-3-24 00:21 | |
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Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth early $2.6 billion in notional value expired today amid a broader market pullback.
2024-3-22 18:37 | |
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The SEC has deferred its decision on allowing options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust to April
2024-3-8 10:41 | |
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The volume of Bitcoin put options traded in block trades has surged to over $500 million.
2024-3-1 20:13 | |
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Crypto investors are targeting record Bitcoin prices with increased call options activity on the market.
2024-2-14 22:57 | |
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Open interest on Bitcoin options recently hit a year-to-date high, but what is fueling this newfound bullish sentiment?
2023-10-31 23:19 | |
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The bitcoin options market has flipped bullish across different timeframes since Monday's erroneous ETF report.
2023-10-20 14:11 | |
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Around 72,000 Bitcoin options contracts worth $1. 91 billion are set to expire on August 25, with the max pain point standing at $28,000, significantly higher than current spot prices. The post Can $1.
2023-8-25 10:02 | |
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Bitcoin options contracts worth $510 million are set to expire on August 11, potentially impacting the cryptocurrency's price, which has been stagnant for months. The post Will $500M Bitcoin Options Expiring Break BTC Out of Its Lethargic Range? appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-8-11 09:43 | |
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Bitcoin options contracts worth $630 million are set to expire today, with a put/call ratio of 0. 41 indicating bullish sentiment. The expiry comes as Bitcoin struggles to maintain momentum above $30K.
2023-7-21 09:51 | |
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Quick Take On June 21, the volume of Bitcoin (BTC) options soared to a level not seen in the last three months. Around 67,000 Bitcoin were involved in options contracts, indicating substantial participation in this type of digital asset trading.
2023-6-23 14:41 | |
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Quick Take The incessant influx of disheartening news into the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to cast a shadow over the Bitcoin market, pushing its price further into the red. This downward trajectory is underscored by the options 25 delta skew (1-week), indicating that put options are not only trading at a premium but are also on […] The post Surge in Bitcoin open interest signals possible increase in volatility appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-6-15 16:24 | |
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Quick Take Bitcoin and Ethereum held firm on a massive options expiry on May 26, according to Deribit data. Over $2. 2 billion worth of options expired on May 26 for Bitcoin. Despite this significant event, the currency held firm above $26,300.
2023-5-26 13:09 | |
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The renewed bias for bitcoin puts is consistent with the increased demand for downside protection seen in the options market tied to S&P 500.
2023-5-26 14:42 | |
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The court action seeks damages from the Bitcoin Cash backer Roger Ver related to the alleged failure to settle cryptocurrency options transactions that expired on Dec. 30, 2022.
2023-1-25 01:11 | |
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Bitcoin's copycat moves leave traders with few options but to wait to monitor equities and hope for a correlation breakdown.
2022-4-15 18:25 | |
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Bitcoin derivatives markets are experiencing increased enthusiasm as Bitcoin price pulled past $61,000 on Monday, with open interest in Bitcoin options increasing by 107% over October alone. This week, the weekly options volume reached $1.
2021-10-19 01:52 | |
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Bitcoin's surge above $40,000 boosted the bulls' advantage in this month's $1.7 billion options expiry.
2021-7-30 22:40 | |
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$1.55 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire on April 23 and the recent BTC crash to $51,000 has given bears a $340 million advantage.
2021-4-21 03:14 | |
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A number of options traders are betting that bitcoin prices will tap $80,000 by May 2021. Meanwhile, over 100,000 bitcoin options worth more than $6 billion are set to expire on Friday, smashing the previous record expiry seen in January.
2021-3-27 17:30 | |
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While Ethereum Futures are making noise on the CME, Bitcoin Options have been rather quiet. This is interesting, especially since Bitcoin hit a new ATH after crossing $48,000 for the first time in itsThe post No activity in Bitcoin Options market - What next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-2-10 17:00 | |
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The open interest on Bitcoin options has hit $8.8 billion but data show bulls are in favor after BTC’s rally to a new all-time high.
2021-1-19 04:41 | |
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Deribit meanwhile added Bitcoin options contracts with a $400k strike price with Dec. 21 expiry. Amidst this Dan Morehead of Pantera Capital is calling for $115,000 by August 2021. The post After Taking Profits, the Infamous k Bitcoin Options Call Buyers Reposition to Higher Levels first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-1-15 21:00 | |
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The crypto-derivatives market was largely successful in 2020. While Bitcoin Futures have been in the limelight a lot due to the CME's growth, Bitcoin Options stole the show with its consistent run thrThe post There's more to Bitcoin Options' story! appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-1-7 22:30 | |
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Bitcoin's fall toward $18,000 has revived demand for short-dated put options as a way to hedge downside risk.
2020-12-9 15:00 | |
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The enthusiasm jolt from bitcoin's ascent toward $14K ran into realism, and options traders see low probabilities of a new price record this year.
2020-10-30 15:56 | |
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Ethereum price has slumped nearly 14% in December as net outflows from its spot exchange-traded funds topped nearly $545 million within the period. Will the largest altcoin extend losses now that it is close to confirming a bearish pennant pattern?…
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