Forget max pain theory. Bitcoin is well below the $72,000 magnet going into $10 billion options expiry
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Bitcoin is trading significantly below the $72,000 magnet a day before a $10 billion quarterly options settlement, rendering the popular max pain theory ineffective. This discrepancy suggests a lack of conviction among investors, with the price failing to converge towards the predicted level. Market participants are closely watching the options expiry, anticipating potential price volatility.
The popular max pain theory isn’t working out as bitcoin trades far from the $72K level a day ahead of a $10 billion quarterly options settlement.