This month’s Ethereum options expiry suggests ETH’s upside is limited
Ethereum price has been in an uptrend since the start of the year but key options indicators suggest overcoming the $2,000 level will be a challenge. To date, Ether (ETH) price has gained 85% in 2021, and options traders are still highly optimistic about the altcoin's short-term performance. The upcoming March 26 expiry holds over 96,000 ($172 million) call option contracts open interest between $2,240 and $3,520. Does a 25% or higher gain correctly reflect the current market sentiment, or are these traders simply over-optimistic about Ether's odds?Ether price in USD. Source:....
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