#Bitcoin and Altcoins Under Pressure Ahead of Massive Options Expiry

This week, the crypto market is bracing for significant turbulence as $4.9 trillion in stock and ETF Options are set to expire, overshadowing the entire cryptocurrency market cap. Bitcoin (BTC) has maintained its range, but most altcoins have struggled, underperforming over the past two months.

Analysts warn that the upcoming expiry could trigger a shake-up in the market, with one group of leveraged traders facing significant losses before the market stabilizes and potentially sets the stage for new all-time highs (ATHs).

Why This Week’s Bitcoin Move Is Critical

Bitcoin is currently trapped in a tight range between major support and resistance levels. A decisive move either upward or downward could liquidate positions on one side, creating a rapid market shift.

Historical patterns show that past Options expiries have had a pronounced impact:

March 2025: Options expiry triggered a sharp BTC drop over the following weeks.

June 2025: BTC initially consolidated before slipping below $100K.

These repeating cycles suggest that the current Options expiry could cause a similar shake-up, with potential short-term pain followed by a bullish breakout if leverage is unwound efficiently.

Analyst TedPillows highlights that excessive leverage is building again, making a temporary flush almost inevitable—but also pointing to a possible ATH in the weeks after.

Altcoins Lose Momentum as Bitcoin Holds Firm

Bitcoin Faces Crucial Week: $4B Options Expiry, $100K Support

While Bitcoin steadies itself, the altcoin market is struggling. Over the past 60 days, data indicates that only 11 out of the 55 top altcoins have outperformed BTC. This signals a return to “Bitcoin season,” where BTC dominance rises and altcoins lag behind.

Most altcoin hype is now concentrated in:

Fresh token launches

Projects on Binance Smart Chain

Established altcoins are underperforming, leaving Bitcoin in the spotlight as traders await a new phase of altcoin momentum later in the market cycle...

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