Bitcoin’s $16 Billion Quarterly Options Settlement Comes In With a Predominantly Call‑Heavy Portfolio
The upcoming expiration of a massive block of cryptocurrency derivatives marks a pivotal moment for the digital‑asset markets, particularly for Bitcoin and Ether. On Friday, contracts representing roughly $18 billion in notional value will reach their maturity, a figure that dwarfs typical options expirations in traditional finance and underscores the rapid growth of crypto‑based financial produc…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.