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BlackRock to Sell $270M in Crypto Amid $2.4B Options Expiry Volatility

Published 9 days ago
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BlackRock is preparing to offload approximately $270 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum following significant net daily outflows from its crypto ETFs. This institutional sell-off coincides with the scheduled expiration of $2.4 billion in crypto options contracts, a move expected to trigger heightened market volatility. Market analysts suggest that the simultaneous pressure from ETF redemptions and options settlement could create a challenging environment for digital asset prices in the short term. The liquidation reflects a shift in sentiment among institutional investors who had previously driven record inflows into spot products like IBIT and ETHA. Traders are closely monitoring the BTC/USD and ETH/USD pairs as these liquidity events unfold across major exchanges. Overall, the combination of asset offloading and options expiry is likely to maintain downward pressure on the broader crypto market.

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Sources:coingape.com