BTC options face the largest expiration day: 300,000 contracts expire today, and market volatility is about to unfold

GasWrangler · 2025-12-26T07:44:09+00:00

This afternoon, the Bitcoin options market will undergo the largest delivery in history, with a total of $28.5 billion for BTC and ETH. Analysts warn that market volatility may increase after the delivery, as similar deliveries in the past have often triggered rapid market changes. Investors should be mentally prepared.

GasWrangler

2025-12-26 07:44:09

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【Blockchain Rhythm】This afternoon at 16:00, the Bitcoin options market will experience the largest delivery event in history. There are approximately 300,000 BTC options contracts expiring, with a corresponding notional value of $23.7 billion. Including the scale of Ethereum options, the total positions to be delivered for BTC and ETH reach up to $28.5 billion — a figure that has doubled compared to the same period last year.

Many analysts in the market are warning that volatility could significantly increase after this delivery. In simple terms, the market may experience turbulent fluctuations.

Looking back at history, whenever such “epic” options deliveries occur, the market often sees a wave of rapid, one-sided movements. Market participants should be mentally prepared, as things may not remain calm in the near future.

BTC1,27%

ETH1,44%

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ChainWallflower

· 4h ago

28.5 billion dollars to be settled? This time, there might be some commotion. Hold tight, everyone.

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MetadataExplorer

· 4h ago

Compared to $28.5 billion, this settlement movement is quite significant. It feels like a one-sided market is coming.

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DataOnlooker

· 4h ago

$28.5 billion to be settled, this time we better buckle up for safety.

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ShibaSunglasses

· 4h ago

$28.5 billion settled, which means today is the grand opening, everyone hold tight.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 4h ago

285 billion dollars in settlement? This time we really need to hold it together. History tells us that during times like these, there are often big fluctuations.

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