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<p>This Friday, the crypto derivatives exchange Deribit is set to experience one of the most significant Bitcoin options expirations in its history. With $9.5 billion in open interest set to expire, the market could see increased volatility in the coming days.</p> 
<h2 id="h-9-5-billion-in-bitcoin-options-expire-friday">9.5 billion in Bitcoin options expire Friday</h2> 
<p>Deribit, the undisputed leader in crypto derivatives, is going to witness the expiration of more than $9.5 billion of Bitcoin options this Friday, which is about 40% of the platform’s total open interest, currently amounting to $26.3 billion.</p>
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<p>This unprecedented event far surpasses previous monthly expirations, thus revealing the growing allure of these complex financial instruments to investors.</p> 
<p>The open interest, which represents the total number of outstanding derivative contracts, is a critical indicator of the health and liquidity of the market. The <a href="https://www.newsbtc.com/bitcoin-news/9-5-billion-in-bitcoin-options-poised-to-expire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">record levels registered</a> by Deribit are thus a testament to an ever-maturing and dynamic crypto market, attracting an increasing number of seasoned traders.</p> 
<p>The expirations in the previous months, amounting to $3.74 and $3.72 billion in January and February respectively, pale in comparison. This notable increase in activity reflects an enhanced market participation on the <a href="https://metrics.deribit.com/options/BTC" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deribit</a> platform.</p> 
<h2 id="h-a-potentially-major-impact-on-bitcoin-price">A potentially major impact on Bitcoin price!</h2> 
<p>While the Bitcoin price is currently trading below the $70,000 mark, Deribit analysts estimate that about $3.9 billion in options are likely to expire “in the money”. This situation could prompt many holders to exercise their options, potentially followed by a wave of buying that could push the <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-a-dip-below-50000-before-the-bull-run/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BTC price</a> up.</p>  
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<p>However, the “max pain price”, which is the strike price that will cause the most options to expire worthless, is said to be at $50,000, according to experts. This scenario could thus lead to significant speculative movements, with traders striving to cover their positions or to capitalize on the expected volatility.</p> 
<p>The massive expiration of Bitcoin options scheduled this Friday on Deribit represents a decisive turning point for the crypto market. Indeed, with $9.5 billion in open interest at stake, traders and investors will be closely watching the evolution of Bitcoin’s price in the days to come. </p> 
<p>Between opportunities for gain and risks of loss, this expiration could well be the catalyst for a new wave of <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/bitcoin-is-back-above-70000-again-crypto-analysis-of-march-26-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">volatility on the crypto market</a>.</p>

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