To most people, Bitcoin and Ether market prices can seem unpredictable. But look closer, and there’s a hidden force driving the infamous volatility: options expiries. When large volumes of these derivative options contracts approach their expiry date, it sends ripples through the crypto markets. Understand this, and you’ll know when prices are more likely to move sharply. To understand option expiries, you first need to understand the fundamental concept of an option. It’s a more complicated trading method than spot trading. Options are contracts that give the holders the right (not the obligation) to buy or sell BTC ... (full story)