Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Expected to Bring Short-Term Volatility
ByAinvest
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 6:28 pm ET1min read
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$2.1 billion Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, raising short-term crypto market volatility. Bitcoin has $1.7 billion contracts expiring, with a critical "max pain" level at $70,000, while Ethereum has $370 million contracts expiring near $2,150. This could impact prices in the short term. Options expiry often brings volatility as traders adjust their positions.

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