Cryptocurrency Q&A What happens to Bitcoin prices when options expire?

What happens to Bitcoin prices when options expire?

StormGlider StormGlider Sun Feb 23 2025 | 6 answers 1167
I'm wondering how Bitcoin prices are affected when options expire. Will there be a significant fluctuation in prices due to the expiration of options? What happens to Bitcoin prices when options expire?

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Stefano Stefano Tue Feb 25 2025
Such adjustments can lead to increased trading activity in the market.

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CryptoAlchemy CryptoAlchemy Tue Feb 25 2025
This heightened activity can result in volatility, where Bitcoin's price experiences sharp fluctuations.

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EthereumEagleGuard EthereumEagleGuard Tue Feb 25 2025
The expiration of a substantial volume of options contracts frequently triggers notable market movements.

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Martina Martina Tue Feb 25 2025
To illustrate this, consider a scenario where Bitcoin options worth $1 billion are about to expire.

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EthereumEmpireGuard EthereumEmpireGuard Tue Feb 25 2025
Traders often realign their positions in anticipation of or following the expiry of these contracts.

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