Ethereum’s $2.4 billion options expiry could spark a rally
From Cointelegraph
May 28, 2025 6:20:00 pm:
- 97% of ETH put options will expire worthless if ETH holds above $2,600.
- $2.4 billion in Ether (ETH) options will expire on May 30, potentially supporting ETH breaking above $2,700.
- Ether is down 21% in 2025, while the broader cryptocurrency market has seen a 5% increase.
- Ether bulls aim to keep ETH above $2,600, but weak network activity may limit upside potential.
- Ether’s underperformance is attributed to rising competition from other blockchains, despite being the only altcoin with a spot ETF in the US.
- $1.3 billion in call options dominate the May 30 expiry, but traders may not reinvest in new bullish positions.
- $1.1 billion in put options with 97% set at $2,600 or lower will expire worthless if ETH holds above that level.
- Bulls are incentivized to push ETH past $2,700, but macroeconomic factors may override these efforts.
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