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Bitcoin Options Worth $1.47 Billion Expired With $83,000 Max Pain

About 18,000 contracts made up 4.5% of Bitcoin options open interest, with a put/call ratio of 1.

By Enna Lee
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Bitcoin (BTC) options worth $1.47 billion in notional value expired Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Their max-pain point was $83,000, the level where options holders collectively would face their largest losses at settlement.

About 18,000 contracts expired, accounting for 4.5% of Bitcoin options open interest. The put/call ratio was 1.

Implied volatility measured about 35%, reflecting very low expectations for future price swings. Options buyers remained cautious.

Enna Lee

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Enna Lee reports on investing and digital-asset markets for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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