Cryptocurrency Market Faces Key Options Expiry

According to ChainCatcher, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant options expiry event. Data reveals that 143,000 BTC options are set to expire, with a put-call ratio of 0.51 and a maximum pain point of $98,000, amounting to a nominal value of $13 billion. Additionally, 572,000 ETH options are expiring, with a put-call ratio of 0.48 and a maximum pain point of $3,400, totaling a nominal value of $1.71 billion. Following substantial declines earlier this month, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have stabilized and rebounded by the end of the month. Currently, Bitcoin is holding steady at the $90,000 mark, while Ethereum is experiencing fluctuations near $3,000, marking a third consecutive monthly decline. Market sentiment has notably improved compared to last week. Options data indicates that implied volatility has risen across the board compared to last month, with Bitcoin's major term implied volatility averaging around 45% and Ethereum's below 70%, both at relatively high levels for the year. Analysts suggest that due to macroeconomic uncertainties and other factors, the market performance in the fourth quarter has been poor, with significant disagreements among market participants. Investors are advised against engaging in leveraged trading.