Headline: Dec 26 Expiry: Decoding the $24 Billion "Gamma Flush" That’s Holding Bitcoin Back 🏛️📈
If the price of $BTC feels "glued" to the screen lately, you aren't imagining it. We are witnessing a classic Gamma Pin between $85,000 and $90,000.
The Structural Trap:
Market makers currently hold a massive amount of "Gamma." To manage their risk, they must trade against the trend. When price hits $90k, they sell; when it dips to $85k, they buy. This mechanical hedging suppresses volatility and creates the narrow corridor we’ve seen all December.
The "Boss Level" Catalyst:
Expiry Date: December 26, 2025. 📅
Notional Value: ~$23.8 Billion (The largest of the year).
Max Pain: Currently estimated near $96,000, suggesting the market could "gravitate" upward once the current $90k wall is removed.
Why the Breakout will be Fast:
Implied Volatility (IV) has collapsed to monthly lows. Markets are currently "cheap" to bet on big moves. Once the hedging pressure fades after Friday’s settlement, the liquidity gap between $90k and $100k will likely be filled rapidly as dealers no longer need to "suppress" the upside.
My Take: The range isn't a sign of a top; it’s a sign of a structural reset. Watch for the "Gamma Flush" on Friday to act as the starting gun for the 2026 opening rally. 🏁🚀
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