Monthly Ethereum options data suggests $2K will remain an elusive target
On August 26, $1.27 billion in ETH options expire and data signals that the price is likely to stay pinned under $2,000 until the Merge.
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On August 26, $1.27 billion in ETH options expire and data signals that the price is likely to stay pinned under $2,000 until the Merge.
BTC bulls were liquidated in last week’s drop to $20,800, meaning even more downside could occur if this level fails ahead of this week’s $1 billion options expiry.
BTC’s $335 million options expiry has become a death trap for bulls, and increased legal action by the SEC and IRS against crypto companies is adding to the sell pressure.
Investors have been crafting their strategies for navigating the volatility that could arise as the Ethereum Merge takes place. Here are a few to consider.
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