Bitcoin options contracts valued at $1.47 billion expired on October 16, 2026, with about 18,000 contracts expiring, representing 4.5% of open interest. The max pain price was $83,000, indicating the price level where option holders would face the greatest losses. The put/call ratio was balanced at 1, and implied volatility was low at around 35%, showing that traders expect minimal price fluctuations in the near future. This suggests a cautious stance among options buyers in the Bitcoin market.
Bitcoin options expiration data provides context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, here is the market snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026 00:22 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 16 rose and 33 fell today. CAKE declined by 4.41% to Rp38.237 with nearly balanced Pluang order activity (49% Sell / 51% Buy), while XNO gained 4.01% to Rp6.068 despite a majority sell order activity (60% Sell / 40% Buy). DOT rose 3.79% to Rp20.559 with strong buy interest (4% Sell / 96% Buy) and the longest typical hold time of 121 days among these movers.
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