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Bitcoin Options Worth $2.7 Billion Set to Expire Friday Amid Trading Gap Concerns
(2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
A $2.7 billion Bitcoin options expiry is scheduled for Friday, with traders noting a five-hour gap during which limited price discovery could create volatility risks. The gap reportedly occurs between the close of traditional markets and the options settlement window.
WHY IT MATTERS
In crypto markets, options are contracts that give traders the right to buy or sell an asset like Bitcoin at a set price by a certain date.
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- cryptoslate.com
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