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Bitcoin Faces Fresh Pressure as US$10.6 Billion Options Expiry Tests Crypto Sentiment

Singapore, 25 June 2026 – Bitcoin is heading into a key options expiry that could add pressure to an already fragile cryptocurrency market, as traders brace for more than US$10 billion in contracts to settle after a sharp pullback in the world’s largest digital asset.

The expiry has become a major focus for crypto investors because large options settlements can influence short-term price behaviour, especially when market positioning is heavily concentrated around certain strike prices. For Bitcoin, the latest setup comes after a difficult month marked by weaker momentum, cautious risk appetite and competition for investor attention from artificial intelligence-linked equities.

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  • Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.

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