Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Options Worth Record $31 Billion Set to Expire on Halloween
Bitcoin traders are facing a record expiry of $31 billion in options set to expire on Halloween, a notable increase from last month’s $18 billion. Despite a recent flash crash that resulted in a $19 billion liquidation event, which reduced open interest by approximately $7 billion, current open interest at Deribit has risen to an all-time high of $50.27 billion. This includes significant put contracts at the $100,000 strike price and call contracts at $120,000. Analysts have observed that large expirations can lead to heightened volatility, and with cascading liquidations observed recently, the potential for further market fluctuations exists. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading around $109,866, reflecting a 0.2% increase. Traders are also anticipating a 97% chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the next FOMC meeting, though Bitcoin ETF flows have softened following recent volatility. Historical patterns indicate that large expiries may suppress volatility initially but can lead to significant moves shortly afterward, making the market's future direction uncertain.
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