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Marcel Pechman3 hours agoBitcoin options data points to an interesting outcome after this week’s $1.9B expiryA flurry of macro and crypto-specific factors is expected to impact this week’s $1.9 billion Bitcoin options expiry.1884 Total views29 Total sharesListen to article 0:00Market AnalysisJoin us on social networksThe upcoming $1.9 billion Bitcoin monthly options expiry on Aug. 25 is key to defining whether the $26,000 support level will hold. One could pin the recent cryptocurrency market sell-off on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delaying its decision on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, but there’s also the macroeconomic perspective.


If the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation work, it’s probable that the trend of a stronger U.S. dollar will persist. This was evident as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), a measure of the dollar against other currencies, reached its highest level in 76 days on Aug. 22.


To prevent a potential loss of $380 million due to the monthly Bitcoin (BTC) options expiry, Bitcoin bulls must ensure Bitcoin"s price trades above $27,000 by Aug. 25.Bitcoin bears will benefit from the threat of harsh regulation


Cryptocurrency bulls have encountered regulatory challenges lately. This is evident as the top two cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance and Coinbase, are currently entangled in lawsuits with the SEC. Additionally, the initial victory celebrated by Ripple against the SEC is now under appeal by the regulatory body.


Adding to these developments, Bitstamp recently revealed its decision to halt staking services for U.S.-based clients. A pivotal concern within the ongoing U.S. regulatory landscape revolves around the classification of Ether (ETH) as either a commodity or a security.


Furthermore, Binance has communicated the suspension of its crypto debit card offerings across Latin America and the Middle East. This decision follows allegations of Binance also suspending euro withdrawals and deposits through SEPA on Aug. 20. The exchange clarified that there is no definite timeline for reinstating the service.Data shows bulls were excessively optimistic about Bitcoin price


The open interest for the options expiry on Aug. 25 stands at $1.9 billion. However, it’s projected that the final amount will be less due to certain traders foreseeing price levels reaching $29,000 or even higher. The unexpected 12% correction in Bitcoin’s price from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19 certainly took bullish investors off guard, as evident from the Deribit Bitcoin options interest chart.Bitcoin options aggregate open interest for Aug. 25. Source: Deribit


The 0.56 put-to-call ratio reflects the imbalance between the $1.2 billion in call (buy) open interest and the $685 million in put (sell) options. However, if Bitcoin’s price remains near $26,500 at 8:00 am UTC on Aug. 25, only $35 million worth of these call (buy) options will be available. This difference happens because the right to buy Bitcoin at $27,000 or $28,000 is useless if BTC trades below that level on expiry.Bitcoin bears aim for sub-$26,000 to maximize their gains


Below are the four most likely scenarios based on the current price action. The number of options contracts available on Aug. 25 for call (buy) and put (sell) instruments varies depending on the expiry price. The imbalance favoring each side constitutes the theoretical profit.


This crude estimate disregards more complex investment strategies. For instance, a trader could have sold a call option, effectively gaining negative exposure to Bitcoin above a specific price. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to estimate this effect.Between $25,000 and $26,000: 100 calls vs. 15,100 puts. The net result favors the put instruments by $380 million.Between $26,000 and $27,000: 1,400 calls vs. 11,000 puts. The net result favors the put instruments by $250 million.Between $27,000 and $28,000: 4,000 calls vs. 8,400 puts. The net result favors the put instruments by $110 million.Between $28,000 and $29,000: 6,000 calls vs. 5,300 puts. The net result is balanced between call and put options.


Take note that for the bulls to level the playing field before the monthly expiry, they must achieve a 6% price increase from $26,400. In contrast, the bears only require a modest 2% correction below $26,000 to secure a $380 million advantage on Aug. 25.


Given Bitcoin’s repeated drops below the $26,000 support level from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, it wouldn’t be surprising if this level was tested again before the options expiry. Furthermore, considering the current cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, there’s minimal incentive for Bitcoin bulls to reverse the prevailing bearish momentum after the $1.9 billion monthly options expiry.


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