Bitcoin Derivatives Tighten as Options Open Interest Builds Around Crucial Price Levels
Bitcoin hovered between $94,869 and $95,115 per coin at 9 a.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026, while derivatives traders remained anything but idle. Futures and options markets show crowded positioning, heavy open interest, and a...
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