Bitcoin rally stalls after massive $9.6B options expiry

Bitcoin options worth $9.6 billion expired near $64,000 as low volatility and uneven capital inflows limited a clear price breakout.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum traders brace for $1.9B options expiry

Bitcoin options expiry saw $1.6B in BTC contracts settle, as Greeks.live data showed lower IV, weak demand, and defensive whale positioning.

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Bitcoin briefly slips below $80,000, but options traders are betting the dip won’t last

Bitcoin’s brief drop below $80,000 during the last 24 hours has exposed a more fragile market after weeks of gains, but options traders are not yet treating the pullback as the start of a deeper breakdown.

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Bitcoin At Risk? Odds Tilt Toward Drop Below $66K This April

Options traders in the Bitcoin market are now pricing in a better-than-even chance that the coin stays under $66,000 through late April — a sign of how quickly sentiment has turned since Thursday. Related Reading: No Bitcoin Sell-Off At GameStop, 4,710 BTC Still On Books Fear Takes Hold In The Options Market The shift shows […]

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Max pain at $75k but $596m in $20k Bitcoin puts expose market’s fear

As Bitcoin’s largest quarterly options expiration of the year approaches on Deribit, a striking data point has emerged from the derivatives market: $20,000 put options have become the third most popular strike price by open interest, with a notional value…

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Bitcoin ETFs bleed $410M amid $2.5B options expiry: is BTC facing deeper crash?

Bitcoin saw spot ETF outflows of over $410 million as prices struggled. Over $2. 5 billion in Bitcoin options expired on Friday. Analysts say “worst of downturn” likely over but market remains bearish.

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Bitcoin options worth $2.1B set to expire today: Will BTC price fall back towards $60K?

Bitcoin price entered Friday under pressure as $2.1 billion in options contracts approach expiry. Bitcoin is facing another key test as a large batch of derivatives contracts reaches maturity. Bitcoin options worth about $2.1 billion are set to expire at…

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$90,000 Loses Its Pull on Bitcoin as $8.8 Billion Options Expiry Approaches

Roughly $8. 8 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, January 30, 2026, marking the first monthly options expiry of the year. It places renewed focus on Bitcoin’s struggle to reclaim the $90,000 level, as the pioneer crypto continues to drift further away from it.

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Nearly $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Test Breakout Conviction

Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on January 16. This puts derivatives markets in focus just as crypto prices test the strength of a recent rally. While Bitcoin has pushed decisively above a key technical resistance level, options positioning and volatility metrics suggest traders remain cautious about declaring The post Nearly $3 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expire as Markets Test Breakout Conviction appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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This Friday’s Bitcoin Options Expiry Could Shake Up The Market: What To Look Out For

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.

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Bitcoin Options Craze: OI Looks Set To Keep Printing ATHs, Glassnode Says

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.

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Why $13B in Bitcoin options expiring this week is a price nothing burger

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.

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Bitcoin options market cautious as traders hedge against volatility

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.

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Bitcoin’s $18b options expiry is a volatility trap: Bitfinex analysts

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.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum on alert as $3b worth of options expire on Friday

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.

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Bitcoin options traders chase $110K, but roadblocks lie ahead

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.

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Metaplanet rolls up 223 contracts of Bitcoin put options, adds 5.90 BTC to their revenue

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.

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Bitcoin And Ethereum Options Set To Expire: $1.57 Billion In Play As Key Price Levels Emerge

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 […]

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SEC Postpones Decision To Open Up Options Trading On BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Following Bitcoin Nod

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Bitcoin ETF Options Won't Reduce Volatility, Bitwise Says

Bitwise claims that Bitcoin will remain volatile despite ETF options

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Bitcoin Dogs set for first token burn as SEC approves options for BlackRock’s IBIT

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.

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Bitcoin options markets reduce risk hedges — Are new range highs in sight?

Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level. 

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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out

Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for put options, according to QCP Capital.

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Options market projects Bitcoin’s chances of reaching $100k

More than 600 Bitcoin $100,000 strike call options were traded in a significant block trade earlier today. 

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Bitcoin traders anticipate price drop below $50,000, options data show

Bitcoin put options signal bearish outlook, with strike prices around $50K, as Bitcoin drops 10% from ATH amid spot ETF outflows.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum options worth $2.6b expire; investors show caution

Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth early $2.6 billion in notional value expired today amid a broader market pullback. 

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SEC Postpones BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Decision

The SEC has deferred its decision on allowing options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust to April

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Bitcoin options surge to $500m as whales apply cautious strategies

The volume of Bitcoin put options traded in block trades has surged to over $500 million.

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Bitcoin options traders anticipating new all-time high

Crypto investors are targeting record Bitcoin prices with increased call options activity on the market.

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Bitcoin dives on Wall Street open, DOGE price jumps on Elon Musk's Twitter offer

Bitcoin's copycat moves leave traders with few options but to wait to monitor equities and hope for a correlation breakdown.

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Bitcoin Options Volume Explodes Higher As Market Warms Up To First U.S. BTC ETF

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.

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Bitcoin bulls control Friday's $1.7B monthly options expiry

Bitcoin's surge above $40,000 boosted the bulls' advantage in this month's $1.7 billion options expiry.

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Bitcoin bears have a $340M lead heading into Friday’s BTC options expiry

$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.

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Over $6B in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire Today, April Contracts Show Bets for $80K per BTC

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.

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No activity in Bitcoin Options market - What next?

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.

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Bitcoin open interest hits $8.8B as 45% of BTC options expire in 2 weeks

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.

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After Taking Profits, the Infamous $36k Bitcoin Options Call Buyers Reposition to Higher Levels

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.

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There's more to Bitcoin Options' story!

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.

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How Bitcoin Would React to Massive $1B Options Expiry Today

Bitcoin options contracts with a notational value worth $1 billion will expire on Friday across several derivatives exchanges. Observers anticipate the record expiration to wake Bitcoin’s volatility out of its three-months long slumber.

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Bitcoin Price Drop May Be a Bear Trap, Options Market Suggests

The put-call volume ratio of bitcoin options suggests Monday's price decline could be short-lived. However, the cryptocurrency remains vulnerable to a further sell-off in stocks.

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Traders on the biggest Bitcoin options exchange are pricing in a 7% chance for BTC to hit ATHs before 2021

Bitcoin options have turned out an unlikely choice of trading instrument in 2019-20. The post Traders on the biggest Bitcoin options exchange are pricing in a 7% chance for BTC to hit ATHs before 2021 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CME's Bitcoin Options ascent is unlike the rest

In January 2020, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange [CME] launched Bitcoin Options to little fanfare. Despite their Bitcoin Futures finding much success in the previous year, trading, on average, 6The post CME's Bitcoin Options ascent is unlike the rest appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin Options See ‘Fast’ Q2 Growth as CME Open Interest Tops $259M

CME is gaining presence in Bitcoin options in a market still dominated by Deribit and exchanges, new data reveals.

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Bitcoin Options notes an influx of interest and volume

Bitcoin market had reported slow progress in May and as the month comes to an end, the options market may have influenced the direction of the tide. The BTC spot price has finally sprung above the $9kThe post Bitcoin Options notes an influx of interest and volume appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Short-dated Bitcoin options and call surge

As Bitcoin fails to breach $9,216 level for the 7th consecutive day, the chances of a drop in price seem more likely. However, the Bitcoin options markets indicate otherwise with the simultaneous surgThe post Short-dated Bitcoin options and call surge appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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CME’s BTC Options Grow by Record Volume After Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin’s now-concluded halving event, which several in the industry cited as a price catalyst, seems to have revived institutional interest in a hyped, but overlooked trading product.   Bitcoin Halving Spurs Options Interest As reported by The Block on May 17, Bitcoin options at the Chicago Mercantile Group (CME) have surged since last week, coinciding withRead MoreRead More.

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Bitcoin Options contracts report ATH as traders hedge against possible risk

Bitcoin Options market has been picking pace like the BTC futures market. As the price of Bitcoin moved up in the market, there has been a growing number of positions on the Options platforms. AccordiThe post Bitcoin Options contracts report ATH as traders hedge against possible risk appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Deribit Leads the Pack as Bitcoin Options Hit $1 Billion

The Bitcoin options market has seen 10x growth since the beginning of 2019, as open interest swelled from $107 million to $1.07 billion. Deribit, a Panama-based exchange, has captured a... The post Deribit Leads the Pack as Bitcoin Options Hit $1 Billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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‘Black Thursday’ Distortion Makes Bitcoin Options Look Cheaper

With a key metric declining to record lows, bitcoin’s options market may be underpricing the cryptocurrency’s future volatility.

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