Author: CryptoPress

Record expiry: Around $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiredon Deribit, the platform’s largest ever. Breakdown: Roughly $23.6 billion in BTC options and $3.8 billion in ETH options, representing over 50% of open interest. Market reaction: Prices remained stable, with BTC around $88,000-$89,000 and ETH near $2,950-$2,980. Outlook: Removal of gamma hedging pressure could allow freer price movement into...

Quick Take A record $23.6 billion in notional Bitcoin options value is scheduled to expire on December 26, 2025. Call options show heavy clustering at $100,000 and $120,000 strikes, reflecting upside bets. Put options are concentrated near $85,000, indicating downside protection. The max pain price sits at $96,000, where option sellers would face minimal losses. One of the largest Bitcoin options expiries on record approaches as traders...