Quarterly Bitcoin Options Settlement Valued at $16 Billion Dominated by Call Contracts
The cryptocurrency derivatives market is approaching a significant milestone this week as a massive batch of Bitcoin and Ether options reaches its expiration date. On Friday, contracts representing nearly $18 billion in notional value will cease to exist, marking the end of a quarterly settlement cycle that has drawn the attention of traders, institutional investors, and market makers alike. Whil…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.