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$11 billion in Bitcoin options expire as US votes
Original: The concentrated expiry of $11 billion in Bitcoin options, coinciding with the U.S. midterm elections, is likely to exacerbate price volatility.
Roughly $11 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire in a concentrated batch, at the same time as the U.S. midterm elections. Analysts warn the double event could amplify price volatility in the crypto market, as large expiries often push traders to adjust positions quickly, while election results add broader uncertainty to risk assets.
Why now: A large options expiry coinciding with election-day market uncertainty makes Bitcoin's short-term price direction a hot topic for traders.
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