Bitcoin's $16 Billion Quarterly Options Settlement Debuts with a Predominantly Call-Focused Book
The upcoming expiration of a massive block of cryptocurrency derivatives marks a pivotal moment for the digital‑asset markets, especially as the settlement window draws near this Friday. Roughly $16 billion worth of Bitcoin options, alongside an additional $2 billion in Ether contracts, will reach their maturity date, creating a concentrated burst of activity that traders, market makers, and inst…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.