Options Expiry Could Push ETH Toward $4,000 Today
I see an options expiry today at 3:00 and the reported max pain for Ethereum is $4,000. I expect the expiry to create short-term spot pressure toward that level as market makers hedge and unwind positions.
That pressure can be transient and depends on the size and distribution of open interest and intraday liquidity. I’ll be watching order flow, bid-ask dynamics, and large block trades around the expiry for signs of pinning or a quick rebound.
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Recommendation
Watch the market through the 3:00 expiry, avoid aggressive new positions immediately before settlement, and consider waiting for post-expiry clarity or using hedges if you must trade into the event.
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