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2025-12-24 10:05:13

The effect of options expiration weakens, and Bitcoin may break through the 85,000–90,000 USD fluctuation range

As the large-scale Bitcoin options expiration approaches, the derivatives market structure is changing. Market participants believe that Bitcoin's price is expected to break out of the sideways trading range of $85,000 to $90,000 since December and make a push towards higher levels. Previously, amid a strong US stock market and gold reaching record highs, Bitcoin was confined to a range-bound oscillation for a long time, disappointing many investors. The key reason behind this was the hedging mechanism in the options market.

Near the current price, a large number of options are expiring. Options give traders the right to buy or sell Bitcoin at a specific price, while option sellers typically hedge dynamically through spot and futures markets. Their behavior is influenced by "Delta" and "Gamma." When the price approaches the high Gamma zone, traders need to buy and sell frequently to hedge risks, which suppresses price volatility.

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