"Bitcoin CME options open interest shows puts dominating since late 2025, with calls holding a 57% edge on Deribit in April 2026. Total BTC options OI reached $30B+."
"Binance currently holds the top spot at 127.39K BTC, roughly $9.31 billion, accounting for 16.86% of the tracked market. CME lands in second at 119.64K BTC."
"Max pain levels on Deribit, OKX, and Binance cluster near $70K to $72K ahead of the April 24, 2026 expiration with the heaviest notional value."
"The broader trend points upward, with OI recovering off the lows hit in January and February 2026."
Bitcoin is trading above $73,000, but derivatives data indicates a more cautious market sentiment. Traders are stacking protection and reducing call exposure. The total Bitcoin options open interest has surpassed $30 billion, with puts dominating since late 2025. Binance leads in futures open interest at $9.31 billion, followed closely by CME at $8.74 billion. Max pain levels cluster near $70K to $72K ahead of the April 24, 2026 expiration, indicating potential pressure on prices. Overall, open interest is recovering from lows seen earlier in 2026.
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