Learn how option expiries in Bitcoin and Ether derivatives markets can cause price swings that catch inexperienced traders off guard.
Latest Bitcoin Options News
Bitcoin options allow investors to bet on the future price of Bitcoin (BTC) without having to hold the underlying asset.
These financial derivatives give users the option, but not the obligation, to purchase or sell Bitcoin at a predetermined price (strike price) on or before a specific date (expiration date).
Bitcoin options provide flexibility for traders in the unpredictable cryptocurrency market. Get the latest news and analysis on Bitcoin options with Cointelegraph.
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Traditional financial instruments cushion volatility and attract institutional investors to Bitcoin, a sign of market maturation.
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Bitcoin fell to a three-week low under $109,000, but the $22 billion end-of-month options expiry could lead to a much-needed BTC price bounce.
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Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by bulls, but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last-minute advantage.
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The Bitcoin options market reflected caution, while top traders increased their bullish positions as optimism for a Federal Reserve rate cut grew.
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Whale “0xa523” has racked up over $40 million in losses on Hyperliquid, overtaking James Wynn to become the platform’s biggest loser.
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Bitcoin’s options expiry and tech-sector pressures will determine if the bull run truly ended or just took a pause.
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Bitcoin’s drop below $113,000 reflects investors’ worries about the US economy, stock markets and crypto, but the volatility does not end BTC’s long-term bullish trend.
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Bitcoin derivatives, spot ETFs, top trader positions and stablecoin demand suggest BTC’s correction is near completion.
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Despite aggressive bullish bets, market odds imply under 3% chance of $200,000 BTC price by December of this year.
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Increased demand for downside protection reflects macro risks, not an imminent Bitcoin price collapse, which could help BTC avoid a trip down to $110,000.
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Traders are unwinding their bearish positions as Bitcoin holds strong, fueling optimism for a potential breakout to $120,000.
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Bitcoin bulls appear poised to win the upcoming $20 billion options expiry, raising the chances for a rally to $110,000.
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Bitcoin bulls attempt to reclaim daily moving averages while volatility warnings come before a unique options expiry event for TradFi markets.
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Bitcoin enters a unique market phase as rising long-term holder dominance and compressed volatility could potentially trigger a fresh round of price discovery.
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