$18.6 Billion in BTC Options Expire Friday, Bulls Need a 6% Rally from $70,900 to Turn the Tide
This Friday marks the expiration of $18.6 billion in Bitcoin monthly options, with 92% of call options at risk of expiring worthless if Bitcoin remains below $71,000. Despite a bullish skew in open interest, most call options are concentrated at strike prices above $90,000, far from the current trading range of $67,700–$71,600. Analysts note that economic uncertainty, including redemption restrictions in the U.S. private credit market, may favor put holders. To shift the balance, Bitcoin bulls need a 6% rally to push the price above $75,000 before expiration. Current market dynamics and macroeconomic pressures suggest a challenging path for such a move.
marsbit03/26 06:38