Ether options open interest decreased by 2.32% to $5.86 billion, with call options leading both open interest and trading volume. Calls accounted for 62.25% of open interest and 56.6% of trading volume, indicating a medium-term and short-term market bias toward price increases. The most active contracts were call options expiring in October and December, reflecting investor optimism on Ether's price direction. This data highlights a prevailing bullish sentiment in the Ether options market as of mid-October.
Ether options open interest stands at $5.86 billion, with call options making up 62.25% of open interest and leading trading volume at 56.6%. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, here is the market snapshot as of Oct 17, 2026 18:01 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 9 rose and 40 fell. Notable movers include SXP down 46.27% to Rp37 with a typical hold time of 94 days, BAL up 11.14% to Rp16.297 with a typical hold time of 85 days, and ZIL down 10.34% to Rp43 with 100% buy order activity and a typical hold time of 133 days.
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