Deribit Exchange Sees $6B+ Bitcoin & Ethereum Options Expiry – Bulls Eye $117K BTC Max Pain
Cryptocurrency markets face a pivotal moment as Deribit processes over $6 billion in Bitcoin and ethereum options expirations today. Bitcoin's max pain point stands at $117,000, with the current price hovering at $118,995. The 0.90 put-call ratio reveals underlying bullish sentiment despite proximity to max pain.
Ethereum shows more complexity, with a $4,000 max pain level significantly below its $4,629 trading price. The 1.02 put-call ratio indicates cautious trader positioning as 288,000 ETH contracts approach settlement.
This monthly expiry—featuring $4.78 billion in BTC and $1.33 billion in ETH notional value—represents one of Q3's most consequential derivatives events, potentially triggering strategic portfolio rebalancing across crypto markets.
