Matrixport has observed a significant decline in the influence of Bitcoin and Ethereum options on market prices, according to a recent report. The firm noted that while options trading had been a major driver of market performance over the past two years, its impact has diminished. Ethereum options exposure peaked in August 2025, and Bitcoin options in October 2025, but both have since seen a substantial decrease in positions. The notional value of Bitcoin options exposure has fallen from approximately $52 billion to $28 billion, indicating a cautious shift in market sentiment. Despite ongoing bullish sentiment among traders purchasing call options, Ethereum's market structure is changing. Previously, long futures positions were hedged with put options, but these are now being unwound as deleveraging continues, reflecting a more selective approach to new position allocations.