Coinbase Markets said about $16.6 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options positions are set to expire in the third quarter of 2026. For Bitcoin, the notional value stands at about $14.73 billion, with 186,000 contracts in open interest, a put-to-call ratio of 0.52, and a max pain point at $72,000. The largest concentration of bullish positioning is near the $70,000 strike, while sizable upside open interest also sits at $85,000 and $90,000, with additional distribution near $100,000. For Ether, the notional value is about $1.92 billion, with 756,100 contracts in open interest, a put-to-call ratio of 0.57, and a max pain point at $2,200. Coinbase Markets said the largest call concentration remains at $30,000, representing about 43,000 contracts. Across both markets, call open interest exceeds put open interest, and positions expiring in the third quarter are tilted toward higher strike prices.
Coinbase Markets said roughly $16.6 billion in BTC and ETH options positions are due to expire in the third quarter of 2026.
Bitcoin options positioning
For Bitcoin, notional value is დაახლოებით $14.73 billion, with 186,000 contracts in open interest. The put-to-call ratio stands at 0.52 and the max pain point is $72,000. The largest call concentration is clustered around the $70,000 strike, while sizable upside open interest is also seen at $85,000 and $90,000, with additional distribution near $100,000.
Ether options positioning
For Ether, notional value is about $1.92 billion, with 756,100 contracts in open interest. The put-to-call ratio is 0.57 and the max pain point is $2,200. Coinbase Markets said $30,000 remains the largest call concentration, accounting for about 43,000 contracts.
Broad setup ahead of expiry
According to Coinbase Markets, call open interest is higher than put open interest in both BTC and ETH options markets, and positions expiring in the third quarter are skewed toward higher strike prices.
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