Bitcoin (BTC) is trading within a defined range after its recent correction, with investors eyeing the $100,000 mark.
Today’s option contract expirations are significant, as they fall on the last Friday of November, bringing added anticipation. A total of 98,000 Bitcoin and 412,000 Ethereum options will expire on Deribit, with Bitcoin’s Put/Call ratio at 0.84, indicating an optimistic market. Ethereum’s ratio is 0.75, also showing a bullish outlook.
Analysts expect increased volatility following these expirations, particularly with low trading volumes over weekends. A key factor to watch is if Bitcoin breaks past $97,000, as it could trigger liquidations of over $800 million in short positions. Conversely, a drop below $94,000 could liquidate $1 billion in long positions.
Despite these movements, investors are advised not to make decisions based solely on the Put/Call ratio, as market conditions can shift quickly.
The expiration of these options also underscores the growing role of derivatives in crypto markets. With increasing institutional participation, the volume of options contracts tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum is reaching new heights, impacting overall market sentiment.
As expiration dates approach, the potential for sharp price movements becomes more likely, further influencing the decisions of both retail and institutional investors in the coming weeks.
As crypto markets navigate another week of volatility and shifting sentiment, traders are increasingly turning their attention to emerging altcoins and high-momentum tokens.
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