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BTC & ETH $5.9B Options Expiry: Volatility Risk Today

Today $5.9 billion of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire, which often raises intraday volatility and the risk of sharp directional moves. I expect increased chop and potential short- or long-squeezes around key strikes.

I'm advising caution with highly leveraged open positions — consider reducing leverage, tightening stops, or temporarily trimming exposure until settlement risk subsides.

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Analysis

The combined $5.9 billion expiry can amplify flow-driven moves as options hedging and gamma exposure unwind, especially near concentrated strike prices; this elevates short-term directional and liquid...

Recommendation

Watch the market closely and avoid adding high-leverage exposure; reduce position size or use protective stops/hedges until post-expiry volatility settles.

Disclaimer

The Analysis and recommendations provided are for informational purposes only. Any investment decisions should be made at your own risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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