Bitcoin and ethereum options expiration: Can prices remain stable?

The encryption market is scheduled to see $ 2.58 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options today, a development that can lead to a short -term price Volatility And the effect of merchants profit.

From this total, Bitcoin (BTC) options represent $ 2.18 billion, while ETHEREM (ETH) options represent $ 396.16 million.

Bitcoin and ethereum holders a pillar of volatility

According to DERIBIT data, 26,457 Bitcoin options will end today, much less than the first quarter (Q1), with a statue of 139,260 BTC contracts last week. The options owed to ending today include 1.25 for communication and a maximum pain point of $ 84,000.

The connection mode ratio indicates a high volume (sales) for calls (purchases), indicating a declining feeling. More merchants or investors are betting on or protecting from the decrease in the potential market.

On the other hand, 221,303 ETHEREUM option will also end, down from 1,068,519 last Friday of March. With a connection rate of 1.41 and a maximum pain point of $ 1850, the expiration of the expiration of ETH prices can affect the short term of ETH.

Since the options shrink near the expiration at 8:00 UTC today, it is expected that the prices of bitcoin and ethereum will approach the maximum pain points. According to BEINCRYPTO data, BTC was trading in 82,895 dollars Until the writing of these lines, while ETH was the exchange of hands 1790 dollars.

This indicates that prices may rise with the aim of smart money to transfer them towards the “Max Pain” level. Based on the MAX PAIN theory, options prices tend to be attracted towards strike prices, where the largest number of contracts, calls and resurrection ends, which have no value.

However, the price pressure on BTC and ETH is likely to facilitate after 08:00 UAE on Friday when Deribit settle contracts. However, the huge scale of these ends still can increase volatility in the encryption markets.

“Where do you see the market walking after that? Impose.

Elsewhere, analysts in the Greeks explain. This adds credibility to the reason for the bet of more traders on or protecting from the decrease in the potential market.

Markets of grip, landscaping

In a publication on X (Twitter), Greeks.Live reported mostly in the options market. This follows Announcing the tariff for US President Donald Trump.

Beincrypto mentioned that New tariff A 10 % and 25 % blanket rate formed on cars. While this is less than market expectations, it was still seen as a negative development, which has sparked widespread anxiety among merchants.

According to analysts, the options flow reflected this pessimism, with a heavy purchase of purchase.

“Trump’s tariff is seen as a severe commercial disturbance … The initial positive reaction of the market was with a rise in the price to 88 dollars as short/short coverage, followed by a sharp reflection and the reality has been identified in economic effects. Options flow remained significantly, as merchants indicate important purchase, including” 700 79 km to support April. ” books Greek analysts.

Traders who raise $ 700 at the end of April indicate continuous shrinkage expectations. According to analysts, the consensus between merchants indicates continuing fluctuations, with a lower possible “closing” Previous pump completely.

Meanwhile, many merchants adopt landmark strategies, in favor of short calls or calendars. Short According to what was mentioned, calls are the most effective approach in the current climate.

Therefore, while the initial market reaction is on Trump’s tariff It was a mixture of hope and reality, reflecting the reversal of the broader economic repercussions of Trump’s policies. While merchants are preparing for volatile circumstances, the declining expectations are drawn in a cautious picture circulation options for the coming days.

Global supply chain disturbances and economic uncertainty remain at the forefront of market fears.