Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book
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Bitcoin’s $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a “call‑heavy” book, as nearly $18 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options expire Friday, prompting dealers to adjust hedges and likely spiking short‑term volatility; the skew toward calls suggests bullish pressure, which could lift prices temporarily while forcing market makers to rebalance risk exposure.
Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options will expire on Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.