I don’t put too much weight on max pain levels. The market usually follows actual spot demand, liquidity, and positioning rather than a number on the options board. We saw that in June, and we’re seeing a similar setup now with strong ETF inflows and $BTC already moving higher. If dealers have already hedged the upside, Friday’s expiry doesn’t automatically mean price has to retrace. For me, the options expiry is just another data point, not a reason to expect BTC to move a certain way. $NEAR #BTC Price Analysis# #Altcoin Season#