Short News View Non-AMP

Crypto Faces Record $28B Options Expiry Today

Published by
Sohrab Khawas

Today marks the largest crypto options expiry in history, with nearly $28 billion worth of BTC and ETH contracts settling on Deribit. Roughly 267,000 Bitcoin options expire with a put/call ratio of 0.35 and a max pain level near $95,000, while 1.28 million Ethereum options expire with a put/call ratio of 0.45 and max pain around $3,100. Traders have been repositioning ahead of settlement, and quarterly contracts now dominate open interest, highlighting increased derivative influence on price action.

Trust with CoinPedia:

CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.

Investment Disclaimer:

All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.

Sponsored and Advertisements:

Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.

Sohrab Khawas

Sohrab is a passionate cryptocurrency news writer with over five years of experience covering the industry. He keeps a keen interest in blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize finance. Whether he's trading or writing, Sohrab always keeps his finger on the pulse of the crypto world, using his expertise to deliver informative and engaging articles that educate and inspire. When he's not analyzing the markets, Sohrab indulges in his hobbies of graphic design, minimal design or listening to his favorite hip-hop tunes.

Recent Posts

Ripple Launches Ripple Mint for Institutional RLUSD Stablecoin Management

Ripple has launched Ripple Mint, an institutional-grade platform that consolidates institutional management of the company’s…

July 24, 2026

Bitcoin Indicators Flag Best Entry Point for Long-Term Investors

A mantra among long-term investors is to buy when markets are panic selling, and several…

July 24, 2026

SEC Plans Roundtable Meeting for 24-Hour Stock Trading Just Like Crypto

The U.S. stock market may soon never sleep. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced…

July 23, 2026

TRX Price Eyes $0.45 as TRON’s Stablecoin Activity Rivals Solana

The TRX price continues to hold one of the strongest long-term uptrends in the crypto…

July 23, 2026

Can RIF Price Rally Continue After 70% Surge? Rootstock’s Bitcoin DeFi Growth Fuels Optimism

RIF price grabbed traders' attention after surging more than 70% in a single day, following…

July 23, 2026

EigenLayer Price Holds Firm as Whale Activity Surges Despite Flat Trading

Nowadays, the crypto price action doesn't always tell the full story anymore, and EigenLayer Price…

July 23, 2026