Bitcoin Options Markets Signal Caution Ahead of Major Expiration Event
A recent surge in Bitcoin has boosted market sentiment, with a notable recovery seen not only in BTC but also across various cryptocurrency sectors.
However, as the pace of this rise slows, large investors in the options market have adjusted their expectations regarding future price movements.
According to Adam, a researcher at Greeks.live, implied volatility for short- and medium-term options has rapidly declined, but remains around 10% higher than two weeks ago.
A significant concentration of option positions is set to expire at the end of the month, with approximately 40% of existing positions reaching maturity. The majority of these are centered around strike prices between $80,000 and $90,000.