Bitcoin rises 1.97% after $5.1B options set for 2025 expiry shake up market

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Bitcoin rises 1.97% today, hits $111k

Highlights

Bitcoin trades at $111,233.10, below the MA-20 ($113,438.47) and MA-50 ($114,074.75), but above the MA-200 ($108,426.13), confirming persistent short- and medium-term selling pressure.
Around 47,000 Bitcoin options contracts worth approximately $5.1 billion expire on October 24, 2025, likely increasing intraday volatility and weighing on near-term market sentiment.
Technical signals remain bearish with negative MACD, RSI at 44.6, and daily range expected between $105,247.17 and $108,495.85 over the next five days, reflecting a low probability of upward movement.

Options expiry and rising miner debt heighten market volatility

Around 47,000 Bitcoin options contracts with a notional value of approximately $5.1 billion are set to expire on October 24, 2025, which could amplify intraday volatility as traders adjust their positions amid recent swings and macroeconomic uncertainty. Additionally, the Bitcoin mining sector's debt has surged significantly as miners pivot to AI and high-performance computing, and traders are watching for the delayed U.S. inflation report, which may cause positioning shifts. The pending options expiry remains the dominant factor weighing on the market in the near term.

Technical resistance and mixed signals reflect uncertain momentum

The nearest dynamic support is around the MA-200, while the Ichimoku Kijun ($114,099.82) and MA-50 act as resistance. Momentum signals are mixed: the daily MACD remains negative, suggesting bearish pressure, while ADX indicates weak trend strength. Both the daily RSI and BBP point toward mild seller dominance, with RSI near 44.6 and BBP in negative territory. There is no strong overbought or oversold condition, as Stoch RSI and CCI both indicate neutrality. The Awesome Oscillator reinforces the bearish undertone. Price rose $2,154.10 (up 1.97%) with a small gap at the open. The current price sits near the upper end of today's range, and intraday volatility is moderate. Early gains suggest strength toward the session highs but do not fully match the subdued momentum readings, underscoring indicator divergence.

Downside favored as low breakout odds constrain short-term outlook

For the next five trading days, the expected price range is $105,247.17 to $108,495.85. The probability of upward price movement is at a very low level (less than 20%), making a decline much more likely. The baseline scenario anticipates continued sideways movement in a narrow corridor, with $108,426 serving as key support. The bullish case would require a break above resistance near $114,099, leading to a potential upside move. The bearish scenario could unfold if price loses the $108,426 area, exposing further downside risks.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees technical and sentiment pressures dominating Bitcoin in the near term, with the upcoming $5.1 billion options expiry and uncertainties in the mining sector amplifying caution. He notes that while long-term support near the MA-200 at $108,426 remains intact, the inability to reclaim resistance just above $114,099 and subdued momentum readings point to a defensive stance. Kharitonov believes the market is skewed toward further decline or at best sideways movement in a narrow range. "As long as Bitcoin remains capped below key resistance and sentiment is clouded by options risk, I remain defensive and expect sellers to stay in control."

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Source of Data: BTC Price Analysis by TU

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