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Story: Massive Crypto Options Expiry: Price Shock Incoming

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Breakdown of Expiring Options. According to data from Deribit, nearly 27,000 Bitcoin contracts are set to expire today, with a…

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Ethereum’s Outlook: Bullish Sentiment Dominates. On the other hand, Ethereum’s market sentiment appears more optimistic.

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Bitcoin's Strong Call Stacking Above $95K. Bitcoin is showing a significant amount of call option stacking above the $95,000 level,…

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Market Structure and Strategy: Low Volatility and Gamma Collection. The current market structure is characterized by low volatility, which has prompted some traders…

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Potential Impact of Expiring Options on Bitcoin and Ethereum. As $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, both cryptocurrencies could see…

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Conclusion. With $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options set to expire today, crypto traders and investors…

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Crypto traders and investors are preparing for a potentially volatile day as approximately $3 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today.

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According to data from Deribit, nearly 27,000 Bitcoin contracts are set to expire today, with a notional value of approximately $2.6 billion.

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Bitcoin’s put-to-call ratio currently stands at 1.01, suggesting a bearish sentiment as more investors are betting on the price going down (via put options) than those…

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On the other hand, Ethereum’s market sentiment appears more optimistic. Ethereum’s put-to-call ratio is 0.92, indicating a more bullish outlook compared to Bitcoin.

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Ethereum has experienced a modest increase in price, rising by 2.27% since Friday’s session opened, trading at $1,848 at the time of writing.

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Despite the bullish outlook for Bitcoin, analysts at Greeks.live caution about potential volatility due to the options expiration.

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The current market structure is characterized by low volatility, which has prompted some traders to focus on collecting gamma by selling options.

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Traders are also paying attention to Bitcoin’s steady rise as a signal for potential volatility positions, particularly in July.

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As $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, both cryptocurrencies could see notable price volatility, especially if the maximum pain points are reached.

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