Bitcoin Options Surge as $100,000 Call Options Gain Traction
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Price Breakthrough: Bitcoin's recent price briefly surpassed $93,000, sparking heightened activity among options traders, particularly with a notable increase in demand for $100,000 call options, reflecting strong market expectations for Bitcoin's upward movement.
- Options Market Dynamics: According to Deribit data, the total open interest for $100,000 call options has reached $1.45 billion, with an increase of 420 BTC in the last 24 hours, indicating growing investor confidence in Bitcoin's future trajectory.
- Liquidity Trends: Wintermute strategist noted that market flow remains heavily influenced by option renewals, especially for the $100,000 options expiring on January 30, suggesting ongoing investor focus on Bitcoin's price appreciation.
- Market Expectations: Analysts at QCP Capital stated that if Bitcoin's price consistently and significantly exceeds $94,000, this could further drive demand for call options, with the funding rate for perpetual futures exceeding 30%, highlighting strong bullish sentiment in the market.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.






