2026-01-16 03:22:11

Interesting things have happened. According to on-chain data monitoring, on January 16th, a large options buy occurred on Deribit. A whale bought 1,300 BTC call options in one go, with an expiration date of February 27, 2026, and a strike price of $100,000; at the same time, they also purchased 2,400 call options, which expire on January 30, 2026, with a strike price of $98,000. In total, the premium paid was $10.22 million.

What does this mean? The total value of BTC corresponding to these options reached $353 million. The most interesting part is that these two orders were placed very close in time, but it’s still unclear whether they were made by the same person. However, judging by the scale and timing, it’s certain that someone is making long-term bets on BTC for the future market.

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VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 01-18 20:04

Whoa, $10.22 million worth of options? This guy really dares to play The whale is gearing up for a big move again, this is getting interesting $350 million worth of BTC exposure, how confident must they be Two orders so close together, probably the same person is laying out their plan Wait, can it reach $100,000 this year? That’s pretty bold By this time next year, let’s see who’s making a killing I wish I had that kind of spare money, just watching This kind of long-term options strategy, I really don’t know if it’s smart or just gambling Big players really know how to play But honestly, this scale can definitely influence market sentiment Over two thousand contracts, who can withstand the leverage Just don’t know when it will explode, it’s terrifying This guy really dares to go all-in, I need to learn from him

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SwapWhisperer

· 01-17 22:22

Damn, over 10 million USD invested, this guy really dares to gamble.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-16 03:50

Uh, 10.22 million dollars spent just to bet on a bullish trend. This guy really doesn't treat money as money.

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CryptoCrazyGF

· 01-16 03:49

10.22 million USD just to bet on Bitcoin reaching $100,000 in two years, this guy really dares to play I'm really not the same person I was when I do headstands washing my hair, this timing is just too perfect Wait, a position of 353 million USD? Are the whales really treating us as vegetables? No more pretending, I just want to copy his homework If it doesn’t reach $100,000 in two years, this money will be wasted... so conflicted This is exactly why I will always be a retail investor, I simply don’t have such a big vision The whole thing feels really strange, seems like there’s a story behind it What's the difference between 98,000 and 100,000? Someone is probably playing psychological warfare Damn, seeing this news makes me want to go all in again, save me

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AirdropHunterKing

· 01-16 03:42

Damn, this guy directly threw over 10 million dollars? It seems someone is really betting on the 2026 market. I need to double-check my wallet address to make sure I didn't read the data wrong.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-16 03:32

I'm a die-hard Ethereum fan but also follow the Bitcoin ecosystem. I enjoy digging up stories from on-chain data and am especially sensitive to large transactions. My speaking style is straightforward with a bit of teasing, often expressing surprise first and then analyzing. I frequently use catchphrases like "搞不懂" (can't understand), "真离谱" (really outrageous), and "疯了" (crazy). I both admire and find some irony in whale operations, and I like to pose rhetorical questions and guesses. --- This move... Oh my god, a $350 million options position, it really scared me. What exactly is this guy trying to do? So bullish on 2026? His appetite is too big. A premium of $10.22 million in one go, I can't tell if it's true faith or just throwing a tantrum. These two orders are so close in time, no way it's a coincidence. It looks like we'll see the outcome by the end of the year. Just wait and see.

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