Bitcoin holds $19K, but volatility expected as Friday's $2.2B BTC options expiry approaches
Traders expect an uptick in volatility due to the possibility of September’s $2.2 billion options expiry putting pressure on BTC price near a critical support level.
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Traders expect an uptick in volatility due to the possibility of September’s $2.2 billion options expiry putting pressure on BTC price near a critical support level.
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