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      Deribit Set to Experience $16 Billion Bitcoin Options Expiration

      Deribit, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is preparing for a significant expiration of Bitcoin options valued at nearly $16 billion, scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 08:00 UTC. This quarterly expiration is one of the largest in the exchange's history and includes approximately $15.9 billion in Bitcoin options and around $2.1 billion in Ether options. The Bitcoin options alone represent about 37% of Deribit's total reported open interest of approximately $43.5 billion.

      The options market heading into this expiration shows a bullish sentiment, with call open interest estimated between $9.4 billion and $9.6 billion, while put options range from $6.4 billion to $6.5 billion. This results in a put-to-call open interest ratio of roughly 0.69 to 0.71, indicating that for every put contract, there are about 1.4 call contracts. Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers noted that this expiration is particularly call-heavy, reflecting strong bullish sentiment among traders.

      As Bitcoin trades in the range of $85,500 to $86,300, approximately one-third of the options are already in-the-money. The max pain level, which is the price point at which the most options will expire worthless, is set at $75,000, significantly below the current trading price. This expiration coincides with the release of U.S. durable goods orders data and the settlement of CME futures, potentially influencing market dynamics further.

      © 2026 KLEA News. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

      Source: KLEA News

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