Traders brace for volatility as $525M in crypto options set expire on Dec. 27
Although the volatility seems muted, the event might provoke a volatility shock before the year ends.
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Stable long/short ratios in futures suggest balanced market sentiment as Bitcoin holds at $60,000.
Market stability is disguised by brief funding rate spikes and drops across exchanges.
The platform began to serve institutional traders outside the US in May 2023.
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The company has also set a $90,000 notional limit across all positions.