This Friday will witness a major event in the crypto market—the options expiration volume reaching $28.5 billion, doubling compared to last year. The Bitcoin portion alone accounts for the majority of Deribit exchange's open interest, which is also rare in history.
From a market perspective, such concentrated expirations can indeed bring volatility. Especially during periods when liquidity is already thin due to holidays, price swings may significantly amplify. However, from another angle, this also presents a good opportunity to observe market resilience. The continuous expansion of derivatives volume not only reflects the deepening of the crypto market but also indicates the accumulation of risk factors.
For participants, the strategic points are clear. First, maintain a stable mindset and avoid being led by short-term fluctuations. Second, take proactive actions rather than passive responses—monitor market trends in real-time and adjust positions flexibly according to your risk tolerance. If conservative, consider reducing positions and observing; if experienced and confident, and seeking opportunities amid volatility, make sure to set proper stop-loss and take-profit levels, and execute discipline—this is the lifeline.
Ultimately, large-scale expirations are both a test and a touchstone. Those who have solid risk control and strong operational discipline usually turn market turbulence into opportunities. Staying rational, managing risks well—these are the secrets to long-term survival in the derivatives market. Market opportunities are always there, but only by surviving long enough can you have the capital to seize the next wave.
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LiquidationTherapist
· 6h ago
2.85 billion in settlements sounds impressive... but honestly, it all depends on whose stop-loss is set aggressively enough.
This wave either results in taking losses or bottom-fishing, there’s no third option.
Liquidity is thin during holidays, and those playing derivatives at this time are probably going to pay tuition.
Risk control experts are laughing, account blow-ups are crying, and that’s just how the market is.
The real test is mental resilience, not your judgment of the market...
It seems that moments like these are actually opportunities to build positions, as long as you survive this Friday, you win.
28.5 billion in deliveries? Wow, that's really shocking in scale. Brothers, you must set stop-losses.
Either stay calm or reduce your positions directly. Don't get washed out.
Rare delivery volume in history... Who will be liquidated this time? Hopefully not me.
With such thin liquidity, those who still go all-in are probably destined to be harvested.
Risk control is the key to survival. Without discipline, you'll eventually be taught a lesson by the market.
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OnChainDetective
· 7h ago
28.5 billion? Why is this number so neat? There must be big players coordinating behind the scenes. With such a high position concentration on Deribit, on-chain transfer data needs to be checked.
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MagicBean
· 7h ago
2.85 billion settlement... With such thin liquidity, still daring to play like this, really brave
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It's called a litmus test in a nice way, but actually it's about seeing who can survive this wave
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The position ratio on Deribit, feels a bit shaky
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Stop-loss and take-profit are easy to talk about, but can you really do them when executing?
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Doubled since last year... The derivatives market has expanded a bit too quickly
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Liquidity during holidays is already terrible, and now with 285 billion, you really need to keep your composure
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Those with solid risk control have already run away, leaving only gamblers
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Opportunities are in volatility, but more often they are traps
This Friday will witness a major event in the crypto market—the options expiration volume reaching $28.5 billion, doubling compared to last year. The Bitcoin portion alone accounts for the majority of Deribit exchange's open interest, which is also rare in history.
From a market perspective, such concentrated expirations can indeed bring volatility. Especially during periods when liquidity is already thin due to holidays, price swings may significantly amplify. However, from another angle, this also presents a good opportunity to observe market resilience. The continuous expansion of derivatives volume not only reflects the deepening of the crypto market but also indicates the accumulation of risk factors.
For participants, the strategic points are clear. First, maintain a stable mindset and avoid being led by short-term fluctuations. Second, take proactive actions rather than passive responses—monitor market trends in real-time and adjust positions flexibly according to your risk tolerance. If conservative, consider reducing positions and observing; if experienced and confident, and seeking opportunities amid volatility, make sure to set proper stop-loss and take-profit levels, and execute discipline—this is the lifeline.
Ultimately, large-scale expirations are both a test and a touchstone. Those who have solid risk control and strong operational discipline usually turn market turbulence into opportunities. Staying rational, managing risks well—these are the secrets to long-term survival in the derivatives market. Market opportunities are always there, but only by surviving long enough can you have the capital to seize the next wave.