Bitcoin’s $16 Billion Quarterly Options Settlement Debuts with a Predominantly Call‑Heavy Portfolio
The upcoming expiration of a massive block of cryptocurrency derivatives marks a pivotal moment for both market participants and observers of the digital‑asset space. Roughly $16 billion in Bitcoin options, alongside an additional $2 billion in Ether contracts, are slated to settle this Friday, creating what analysts are calling a "call‑heavy" book. In practical terms, this means that a larger pr…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.