The largest options expiration of the first quarter is set for tomorrow, with nearly 40% of options expiring. The key pain point for Bitcoin is at $75,000, but the market struggles to reach this level, with a put/call ratio of 0.6 indicating bearish sentiment. As the expiration date approaches, front-month implied volatility remains strong, but a sharp decline is expected post-settlement.
On-chain data from Deribit shows institutional investors, or "smart money," are actively adjusting positions. They are closing large volumes of contracts expiring tomorrow and focusing on out-of-the-money call options for June and September, signaling a bet on a medium- to long-term market rebound.
Institutions Bet on Long-Term Bitcoin Recovery as Q1 Options Expiry Nears
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