Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) Prices Struggle With Options Expiry Imminent: Crypto Daybook Americas

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) It’s a new day, but the same story: BTC$111,714.76 is struggling and ETH$4,005.54 is trying to hold the $4,000 range. Crypto bulls can take some comfort in the fact that there is only one week left in September, a historically bearish month, and what’s usually … Read more

Bearish Sentiment Strengthens Ahead of U.S. Jobs, Options Expiry

Bitcoin BTC$110,995.91 is lower than it was 24 hours ago, down about 0.7%, but still firmly within the range that’s constrained it since the last week of August. The decline’s become a little more pronounced since midnight UTC, with a drop of about 0.9%. For the broader market, the CoinDesk 20 Index has fallen 1.3% … Read more

Strategy’s Cycle Peak Aligned with IBIT Options Debut Last November

When BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options went live on Nov. 19, trading activity exploded, reaching over $2 billion in volume on day one. Around the same time, Strategy’s (MSTR) multiple to net asset value (mNAV), calculated by dividing its enterprise value by its bitcoin BTC$110,827.57 NAV, hit a cycle peak of 3.141 on Nov … Read more

BTC Options Tilt Bearish Ahead of Friday’s Expiry: Crypto Daybook Americas

By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) September has started much like August ended, with low volumes, subdued volatility, and most of the market-moving headlines coming from traditional finance. Gold rose to $3,560 before easing back, while government bond yields globally retreated from recent highs. Bitcoin perpetual funding rates, payments designed to … Read more

Altcoin Season Suggested by Bullish Options Action

Sharp gains in alternative cryptocurrencies could define the year-end, with SOL, XRP, and TRUMP poised to lead the charge, crypto options and derivatives platform PowerTrade said Tuesday. “Traders were placing bets for altcoin season running into year-end with strong upside call activity for end-of-December expirations in AEVO, AR, DOGE, ENA, HYPE, LINK, MOG, PAXG, SOL, … Read more

Massive $14.6B BTC and ETH Options Expiry Shows Bias for Bitcoin Protection

Bitcoin BTC$110,048.28 and ether (ETH) options worth over $14.6 billion are set to expire Friday on Deribit in what’s shaping up to be one of the most significant derivative events of 2025. The expiry is heavily skewed toward BTC put options, underscoring a continued demand for downside protection, whereas it’s more balanced for ether. As … Read more

Flash Crash Erases the Powell Spike as Options Signal Lingering Market Jitters

Bitcoin BTC$112,738.67 fell below $111,000 during the overnight trade, reversing Friday’s spike caused by Fed Chair Powell’s dovish speech, as a whale sold into illiquid market conditions. The cryptocurrency’s price fell by over 2% from $114,666 to $112,546 in under ten minutes to 07:40 UTC. The so-called flash crash occurred when a single whale sold … Read more

Samsung Galaxy A07 Design, Colour Options, Key Features Leaked; Tipped to Get Six Android OS Upgrades

Samsung Galaxy A07 will likely be unveiled in select global markets soon. The phone was recently spotted on a popular certification site. A tipster has now shared renders of the purported handset, which show its design and colour options. Some key features of the smartphone have been leaked as well. It is expected to succeed … Read more

Redmi 15 5G Price, Colour Options Listed on Website Ahead of Launch in Malaysia and Singapore

Redmi 15 5G is expected to go official in select markets soon. Ahead of its anticipated debut, the handset has been listed on the brand’s website in Malaysia and Singapore. It is confirmed to be available in three colourways, including a Ripple Green shade which features a textured back panel. In both markets, the upcoming … Read more

Google Pixel Watch 4 Leaked Images Reveal Design From Various Angles, Five Colour Options

Google Pixel Watch 4 is expected to go official on August 20 at the Made By Google event alongside the Pixel 10 series. With only a few days left until the launch event, a new leak has given us a few  hints about what to expect from the new wearable. The leaked renders show the … Read more