BTC options expiring Aug 18 (18AUG26) — roughly 3h left.
Current Max Pain 64k is the more comfortable settlement zone for sellers; spot can get tugged that way near the bell.
Spot 64.3k sits right next to Max Pain 64k; expect range grind.
OI roughly 2393 contracts, OI is thin; more of a sentiment reference.
Don't fade extreme one-way bets into settlement — pin risk cuts both ways; watch Max Pain for magnets.
These prints refresh live — use as a map, not a mandate.
#BTC #OptionsExpiry
Current Max Pain 64k is the more comfortable settlement zone for sellers; spot can get tugged that way near the bell.
Spot 64.3k sits right next to Max Pain 64k; expect range grind.
OI roughly 2393 contracts, OI is thin; more of a sentiment reference.
Don't fade extreme one-way bets into settlement — pin risk cuts both ways; watch Max Pain for magnets.
These prints refresh live — use as a map, not a mandate.
#BTC #OptionsExpiry