The $6 billion expiration countdown: Traders pile into $82,000 bitcoin calls ahead of May 29 expiry

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James Van Straten May 21, 2026 5 Min Read

Deribit’s bitcoin open interest has overtaken BlackRock’s IBIT as traders brace for a showdown between $75K max pain and $80K call positioning.

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