Bitcoin Volatility Ahead as $14B Options Expiry Looms, AlphaPepe's Presale Gains Traction

Bitcoin traders are bracing for increased volatility this week as $14B in options expiry approaches. The setup has large caps on edge and retail scrambling to enter earlier, with AlphaPepe's presale gaining traction.

The project, which is set to launch in Q1 2027, has already raised over $2.78M and attracted more than 12,000 holders at its current price of $0.0308. The bonus drop, which ends tonight, offers extra ALPE from +10% to +200% on top of the normal allocation.

While Bitcoin remains near recent highs, it still needs a clean weekly close above key resistance before traders can treat the next major levels as obvious targets. In contrast, AlphaPepe's presale offers an earlier entry point with a fixed bonus deadline and rising price ladder.