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Nearly $18 billion in bitcoin and ether options are due to expire Friday, potentially reshaping dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility in the crypto market.
Bitcoin's $16 billion quarterly options settlement arrives with a 'call-heavy' book
The expiry includes options on both bitcoin and ether, with possible effects on dealer hedging flows and short-term volatility.
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