Bearish for Ethereum
ETH Options Expiry Bearish Positioning
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Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: The upcoming options expiry and high put/call ratio suggest bearish sentiment for Ethereum.
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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CoinGape · Published 19 Jun 2026
Crypto Market Braces for Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL Options Expiry After $8.3T Triple Witching
In coverage record: 20 Jun 2026
“Over 137K ETH options with a notional value of $233 million are set to expire on Deribit, with a put-call ratio of 1.03. This slightly bearish put-call ratio indicates traders expect further downside.”
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CoinGape · Published 29 May 2026
Crypto Market Recovery or Crash as $7.5B Bitcoin, ETH, XRP Options to Expire Today?
In coverage record: 30 May 2026
“This indicates Ethereum price will continue to remain under pressure after the options expiry.”
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CoinGape · Published 22 May 2026
Crypto Market Crash Alert: Bitcoin Risks Falling to $75K, Will Ethereum & XRP Follow?
In coverage record: 23 May 2026
“Ethereum put volume has also surpassed call volume in the past 24 hours, with a put/call ratio of 1.15. Traders are targeting $2150 and $2100 strike prices.”
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CoinGape · Published 15 May 2026
$2.6 Billion in Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, Solana Options Expire Today, Experts Raise Concerns
In coverage record: 16 May 2026
“However, the put volume has increased significantly in the last 24 hours, with the put/call ratio bearish at 1.29.”
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CoinGape · Published 20 Mar 2026
Cryptocurrency Market Braces Bitcoin and ETH Options Expiry, $5.7T ‘Triple Witching’
In coverage record: 20 Mar 2026
“The put/call ratio is 1.02, indicating bearish sentiment among traders amid sudden price swings and a sharp drop in cryptocurrency market sentiment from 26 to 11 today.”
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