Bitcoin options open interest decreased slightly by 0.93% to $38.14 billion as of October 16, with call options leading both open interest and trading volume. Calls made up 60.15% of open interest, indicating a medium-term bullish outlook, while puts accounted for 39.85%, reflecting notable demand for downside protection. The most active contracts included high-strike calls and puts expiring on October 30, showing a mix of optimism and caution among traders. This balance suggests investors are positioning for potential price gains but remain wary of near-term declines.
Bitcoin options open interest is reported at $38.14 billion with a slight decrease of 0.93%. For readers following major cryptocurrencies, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 16, 2026 18:32 WIB: out of 50 priced major cryptocurrencies, 45 rose and 4 fell. Notable movers include UNI at Rp134.045 with a 1-day change of +8.67%, EOS at Rp12.649 with +8.13%, and XTZ at Rp5.745 with +7.91%.
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