Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on January 16. This puts derivatives markets in focus just as crypto prices test the strength of a recent rally. While Bitcoin has pushed decisively above a key technical resistance level, options positioning and volatility metrics suggest traders remain cautious about declaring the move a confirmed bull breakout. Options Expiry Puts Bitcoin’s Breakout to the Test According to Deribit data, the total notional value of options expiring today is roughly $2
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