Bitcoin options expiring on October 23 indicate a bearish market sentiment, with put options outnumbering call options in both open interest and recent trading volume. The put-to-call ratio stands at 1.24, signaling stronger demand for downside protection as investors anticipate potential price drops. The largest open interest is concentrated in put options below the current Bitcoin price of around $83,239, while higher-strike calls dominate longer-term expiries. Bitcoin's price was slightly up at $82,720, but the options data suggests cautious investor positioning ahead of the expiry date.
Bitcoin options open interest is reported at $1.15 billion, providing context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following the broader crypto market, 45 of 50 major cryptocurrencies on Pluang rose today as of Oct 16, 2026 18:32 WIB. Notable movers include AAVE with a 10.61% gain, SUSHI up 9.48%, and AVAX increasing by 8.80%.
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