Record $14.5 Billion Crypto Options Set to Expire, Impacting Bitcoin and Ethereum

A record-breaking $14.5 billion in crypto options are set to expire on August 30, 2025, marking the largest delivery volume for the year and significantly impacting both Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. This event is expected to trigger short-term volatility spikes due to hedging activity by investors. Gate Research analysis highlights that a majority of the expiring options are linked to Bitcoin, with $11.4 billion in total, and there’s a potential maximum point for losses at $116,000.