Bitcoin and Ethereum Face $16B Options Expiry Today, Market Braces for Volatility

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The crypto market is on edge as more than $16 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on October 31, 2025, at 8:00 UTC on the Deribit exchange. Coming right after the Fed’s latest rate cut, the timing couldn’t be more critical

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