Over $1.4 billion in crypto options expire today, with BTC's largest pain point at $64,000.

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Open interest in crypto options exceeds $1.4 billion as BTC price faces a key test on August 14 (UTC+8). BTC options open interest totals $1.28 billion, with the largest pain point at $64,000. Call options peak at $68,000, followed by $70,000 to $72,000. ETH open interest stands at $161 million, with the largest pain point at $1,900. Call options cluster at $1,950 and $2,000. BTC’s put/call ratio is 0.85, ETH at 0.94.

ME News reports that on Friday, August 14 (UTC+8), BTC and ETH options will expire, with open interest concentrated around several key strike prices. The notional open interest for BTC is approximately $1.28 billion, with the highest open interest at $64,000; the most concentrated call options are at $68,000, followed by $70,000 to $72,000. The notional open interest for ETH is approximately $161 million, with the highest open interest at $1,900; the most concentrated call options are at $1,950 and $2,000. The put/call open interest ratio for BTC is 0.85 and for ETH is 0.94. (Source: BlockBeats)

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