Bitcoin sell pressure may break $56K support as options expiry looms
The Bitcoin price could experience significant downside volatility unless it manages to recover above $60,000 before the options expire on Aug. 16.
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The Bitcoin price could experience significant downside volatility unless it manages to recover above $60,000 before the options expire on Aug. 16.
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