According to Cas Abbé, $2.25 billion in BTC and ETH options are expiring today, with $1.97 billion in BTC options and a max pain point of $82,000, alongside $280 million in ETH options with a max pain point at $1,600. This expiration is likely to induce significant market volatility, presenting both opportunities and risks for traders.

According to Crypto Rover on Twitter, an impending expiration of 23,000 Bitcoin options valued at $1.97 billion and 177,000 Ethereum options valued at $280 million is set to occur today. This significant options expiry is expected to cause substantial volatility in the cryptocurrency markets. Traders should prepare for potential price swings as these expirations could impact market liquidity and pricing strategies. Monitoring market movements closely can provide insights for strategic trading decisions.

According to @GreeksLive, on January 17th, 22,000 BTC options expired with a Put Call Ratio of 0.95, indicating a balanced sentiment among traders, with a Maxpain point at $96,000. The total notional value was $2.19 billion. Similarly, 182,000 ETH options expired with a Put Call Ratio of 0.36, which suggests a bullish sentiment with a Maxpain point at $3,250 and a notional value of $610 million. This coincided with Bitcoin's rally above $100,000, which has invigorated market activity, although overall market liquidity remains weak. Short-term option implied volatilities have increased, signaling heightened market expectations for Bitcoin's continued strength. Traders should monitor these volatilities closely for potential trading opportunities.