BTC options expiring Aug 15 (15AUG26) — roughly 3h left.
Current Max Pain 63k is the more comfortable settlement zone for sellers; spot can get tugged that way near the bell.
Spot 62.8k is glued to Max Pain 63k — chop into expiry is likely.
OI roughly 7826 contracts, moderate OI; useful as a sentiment tell.
Final-hour wicks are common; skip chasing extremes until Max Pain absorption shows up.
These prints refresh live — use as a map, not a mandate.
#BTC #OptionsExpiry
Current Max Pain 63k is the more comfortable settlement zone for sellers; spot can get tugged that way near the bell.
Spot 62.8k is glued to Max Pain 63k — chop into expiry is likely.
OI roughly 7826 contracts, moderate OI; useful as a sentiment tell.
Final-hour wicks are common; skip chasing extremes until Max Pain absorption shows up.
These prints refresh live — use as a map, not a mandate.
#BTC #OptionsExpiry