BTC Options Expiry Explained: Why Volatility Picked Up This Week

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP just went through one of the largest options expiries of the month, with trillions in notional value settling across derivatives markets.

Options expiry matters because it often removes artificial price pinning caused by dealer hedging. As contracts settle, liquidity can suddenly shift, leading to sharp but short-lived moves in either direction.

This doesn’t guarantee a breakout but it does explain why price action can feel erratic even without major news. When volatility increases after expiry, it’s usually the market repricing real supply and demand.

Key takeaway: watch reaction, not direction. The first move is often noise; the follow-through matters more

What BTC level are you watching after expiry?

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