Crypto Markets on Edge as $3B in Bitcoin & Ethereum Options Expire

Over $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire today, with a large volume of contracts reaching maturity. As markets react to macroeconomic changes and Trump’s trade policies, traders are watching closely to see how this impacts short-term price movements.

Bitcoin options show a higher number of buy contracts compared to sell contracts, indicating optimism among investors. The price point causing the most losses for BTC holders sits below the highly anticipated six-figure mark. Meanwhile, Ethereum options are also expiring, with a similarly cautious outlook.

This week’s expiration is much smaller compared to last week, when total contracts exceeded several billion dollars. The difference comes from last week including a full month’s worth of expirations.

Analysts note that market sentiment has been weaker, contributing to lower key price thresholds for Bitcoin and Ethereum. ETH recently dropped to its lowest point in a long time, while BTC has struggled to stay above a major psychological level. Experts at Greeks.live point out that recent market swings are still influenced by Trump’s tariffs, which triggered one of the biggest single-day liquidations in history.

In addition to trade policies, economic data is in focus. US unemployment and job reports are being released today, and they could heavily impact investor confidence. Higher unemployment could push more investors toward Bitcoin, while stronger job numbers might make traditional markets more appealing.

With global economic shifts and policy uncertainty at play, crypto markets remain volatile. Traders are waiting to see whether this massive expiration event helps Bitcoin break past key levels or keeps it stuck in its current range.