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Bullish bitcoin traders grab crash protection as Friday's $8.9 billion expiry nears
Bitcoin and ether options worth billions of dollars are set to expire this Friday.
Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018
A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000
Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.
Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms
A year-end options expiry for bitcoin is suppressing volatility just as macro and risk-asset positioning turns supportive for a higher price.
Bitcoin Traders Target $20K Bitcoin Strike as Deep Out of the Money Options Gain Traction
These flows represent a bullish bet on volatility rather than a downside hedge or outright bearish position.
Bitcoin Faces $13.3B Monthly Options Expiry as BTC Trades Well Below Max Pain
A sharp drawdown has pushed BTC towards heavy put positioning at $80,000 ahead of Friday’s expiry.
$80K Bitcoin Put Now Most Popular Bet
The $80K BTC put is now the most popular options play on Deribit.
From $140K Call to $85K Put: Bitcoin Positioning Reverses Completely
The price of bitcoin has dropped over 25% to $91,000 since Oct. 8.
Bitcoin, Ether Brace for $17B Options Expiry Amid Fed Meeting, Tech Company Earnings
Traders eye potential volatility as bitcoin hovers near max pain around $114,000 and ether nears $4,000.
