Traders Anticipate Bitcoin Surge with $6 Billion Options Expiry Approaching
The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry

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As the May 29 expiration of $6.25 billion in bitcoin options approaches, traders are focusing on $82,000 call options, indicating bullish sentiment. With the max pain price at $75,000, the market shows a put/call ratio of 0.86, suggesting a modestly bullish outlook despite risks of price pullback.
- 01A total of 80,535 contracts worth $6.25 billion are set to settle on Deribit on May 29.
- 02The $75,000 strike has the largest put concentration at $394 million, while the $80,000 call strike has $532 million.
- 03The put/call ratio of 0.86 indicates a modestly bullish market, but the max pain price of $75,000 poses a risk of downward pressure.
- 04The BTC 29MAY26 $82,000 call was the most actively traded option, with approximately 1,600 contracts worth $126 million changing hands.
- 05Deribit's total open interest has reached $31.3 billion, surpassing BlackRock's IBIT at $27 billion.
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As traders prepare for the May 29 expiration of $6.25 billion in bitcoin options, attention is heavily focused on the $82,000 call options. Currently, 80,535 contracts are set to settle on Deribit, with the $75,000 strike holding the largest put concentration at $394 million in notional value. Meanwhile, the $80,000 call strike dominates the upside with $532 million. The put/call ratio stands at 0.86, reflecting a modestly bullish sentiment, although the max pain price is positioned at $75,000, which is about 3% below the current trading price of $77,250. This suggests a potential gravitational pull towards $75,000 as the expiration date approaches. Notably, the BTC 29MAY26 $82,000 call was the most actively traded option recently, with 1,600 contracts worth $126 million changing hands, indicating traders are betting on a breakout higher. Overall, Deribit’s open interest has surged to $31.3 billion, overtaking BlackRock's IBIT at $27 billion, showcasing a significant shift in market dynamics.
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