A record $28 billion in cryptocurrency options expired today, marking the largest options expiry in history. This includes 267,000 Bitcoin options with a put-call ratio of 0.35 and a max pain point of $95,000, valued at $23.6 billion. Additionally, 1.28 million Ethereum options expired with a put-call ratio of 0.45 and a max pain point of $3,100, valued at $3.71 billion.
The expiry comes as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have significantly declined in Q4, with Bitcoin falling below $90,000 and Ethereum below $3,000. Market sentiment remains low, with implied volatility for Bitcoin and Ethereum options at 40% and 60% respectively, reflecting medium levels for the year. Over half of the options have been settled, with March quarterly options now holding the largest positions, primarily in out-of-the-money call options.
Record $28 Billion in Crypto Options Expire Amid Market Slump
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