According to Glassnode data, Bitcoin is currently consolidating between $62,000 and $72,000 and is on track to close its fifth consecutive month in decline. Despite a weak market environment, Bitcoin options open interest (OI) has returned to historical highs and is expected to surpass last December’s peak of 550,000 BTC within days, further underscoring the significance of the options market. Meanwhile, implied volatility (ATM IV) has declined from its earlier peaks but remains elevated compared to a month ago, with implied volatility for 1-month and 3-month maturities priced at approximately 47%—about 10 volatility points higher than last month—indicating sustained investor demand for protection.
Bitcoin consolidates between $62,000 and $72,000 as options open interest approaches a record high.
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Bitcoin remains confined within a narrow range between $62,000 and $72,000 as open interest in the options market rises toward record levels. Open interest has recovered to near all-time highs and may soon surpass the 550,000 BTC peak reached in December 2025. At-the-money implied volatility has declined from earlier peaks but remains elevated compared to a month ago, with 1-month and 3-month volatility hovering around 47%, indicating sustained demand in the options market.
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