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Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP traded carefully on Friday as global investors watched the expiry of about $7.1 trillion worth of U.S. stock and ETF options. This is the largest options expiry ever recorded, and its size has raised concerns about short-term market volatility. Still, analysts say such events do not automatically lead to a sharp fall in crypto prices.
Why Options Expiry Matters
Options expiry days usually bring higher trading activity. Investors either close their positions or move them into new contracts with later expiry dates.
This process can cause sudden price swings in stock markets, especially toward the end of the trading session. Because cryptocurrencies often react to changes in overall market mood, it remains to be seen if stock market volatility affects digital assets.
Crypto Impact Likely to Be Indirect
Experts point out that cryptocurrencies are not directly affected by U.S. equity options settlements. Any impact on crypto is more likely to come through indirect channels such as tighter liquidity, changes in the U.S. dollar, or shifts in investors’ willingness to take risks. In many past cases, large institutions prepared well in advance, meaning much of the price adjustment happened before the actual expiry date.
Bitcoin and Altcoins Prepare
Bitcoin was trading near a support zone between $85,000 and $86,000. If prices fall below this range, selling pressure could increase in the short term. On the other hand, staying above this level may help prices stabilize. Ethereum continued to move largely in line with Bitcoin, while XRP also dropped in the last 24 hours.
Analysts say the market’s focus will remain on how U.S. stock markets close and whether risk sentiment weakens heading into the weekend.
