Bitcoin’s $16 Billion Quarterly Options Settlement Hits the Market with a Predominantly Call‑Heavy Portfolio
The upcoming expiration of a massive block of cryptocurrency derivatives is poised to make a noticeable splash in the digital‑asset markets. On Friday, contracts representing roughly $18 billion in combined Bitcoin and Ether options will reach their final settlement date, marking the end of a quarter‑long trading cycle that has drawn intense attention from market participants, risk managers, and …
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.