Bitcoin’s $16 Billion Quarterly Options Settlement Debuts with a Predominantly Call‑Focused Portfolio
The upcoming expiration of a massive block of cryptocurrency derivatives marks a pivotal moment for the digital‑asset markets, as roughly $18 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options are slated to mature this Friday. This sizable settlement, which includes an estimated $16 billion in Bitcoin contracts alone, is notable not only for its sheer scale but also for the composition of the book, which is he…
Sept. 23, 2026, 1:02 p.m.