Options Expiry
Bitcoin retreats toward $70,000 as Iran war intensifies, ahead of options expiry
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Following a mid-week rally above $68,000, Bitcoin retreated toward $70,000 by early March 6, 2026, erasing $110 billion in market capitalization amid worsening Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and a strengthening U.S. dollar. The pullback occurs despite ongoing institutional adoption, with $2.6 billion in Bitcoin options set to expire, heightening volatility risks.
Building on mid-week weakness and gold's record surge, Bitcoin's price stayed suppressed below $90,000 amid a $300 million gamma options expiry on December 26, 2025, unleashing potential for sharp moves. Over $28 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit, amplifying crash risks, with technical patterns signaling further downside.