A $16 billion quarterly options settlement for Bitcoin lands, dominated by calls
The cryptocurrency derivatives calendar is about to turn a significant page this Friday, when a massive batch of Bitcoin and Ether options reaches its expiration date. Roughly $18 billion worth of contracts—split between the world’s two largest digital assets—will cease to exist, forcing market participants to settle positions, adjust hedges, and potentially reshape the volatility landscape for t…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.