2026-01-16 03:31:35

Market monitoring shows that recently a large trader operated a sizable BTC call option portfolio on a leading options platform. Specifically, this transaction includes 1,300 call contracts expiring on February 27, 2026, with a strike price of $100,000, and 2,400 call contracts expiring on January 30, 2026, with a strike price of $98,000.

Interestingly, the total premium paid for this operation reached $10.22 million, corresponding to a BTC spot exposure of $353 million. Although the trading times are close and the entry points are also very similar, it is currently unclear whether these positions originate from the same wallet. Nonetheless, such a large options allocation already reflects an institutional attitude towards the medium-term trend of BTC — they are making full preparations for a possible upward movement.

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gas_fee_therapist

· 01-18 19:04

Oh my goodness, 10.22 million dollars in premiums just poured in. These institutions really are not short of money.

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blocksnark

· 01-17 21:50

Hmm, once again it's the big players accumulating bullish contracts. The market sentiment is getting interesting. Institutions are betting wildly that BTC will rise to 100,000... They really aren't afraid of crashing the market. $10.22 million in premiums, this guy is really rich. I'm envious. So the question is, can these people push BTC up? Wait, is this a setup for a pump later? It's quite intriguing.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 01-16 20:17

$100,000 strike price, institutions are betting on Bitcoin going to the sky --- $10.22 million in premiums, such a big move... you must be very confident to bet like this --- Wait, $353 million in exposure? Is this a bet to double by 2026 --- Both options and spot trading, big players are paving the way --- Such aggressive bullish positioning, does that mean Bitcoin hasn't peaked yet? --- At $98,000, still buying calls, this is really bold --- Institutions really dare to play, 1,300 contracts plus 2,400 contracts, this combination is not simple --- They've spent over $10 million in premiums, they must be very confident --- By the way, can this wallet be tracked? That seems to be the key

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MemeTokenGenius

· 01-16 04:01

Big players are really making moves... Over 10 million USD invested, this is no small matter. Institutions are quietly laying in ambush, while retail investors are still watching technical charts. Is this wave really optimistic or just hedging risks? I can't quite figure it out. The strike prices of 98,000 and 100,000 seem to show they are very confident. But once such large orders appear, they are monitored. How can we continue to lay in ambush in the future? Why do I feel like institutional actions have been so frequent lately? Is something coming? Spot exposure is 353 million, this leverage is truly incredible.

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MoonlightGamer

· 01-16 04:00

Oh no, the big players are betting on a rise again. They poured in $10,220,000 just to gamble on a bullish BTC. This pace is a bit crazy.

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SignatureLiquidator

· 01-16 04:00

Another big player adding positions... The institutions are really betting that BTC will rise again this time Institutions are throwing in 10 million USD in premiums, with a 350 million exposure. This pace is indeed fierce Seeing them buy so aggressively, should retail investors buy the dip or run? 102.2 million in premiums... They must be very optimistic about the market to spend this much money Hmm... BTC breaking 100,000 this year seems certain, right? With such big moves from the institutions, it doesn't seem that simple, there might be deeper intentions While you're still hesitating, others have already locked in profits, okay

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FloorPriceWatcher

· 01-16 03:59

10.22 million USD invested, this guy really believes in it, feels like it's about to take off --- $100,000 strike price, what are the institutions betting on? Their courage is really big --- $353 million exposure, I just want to know if there are even bigger orders waiting in the wings --- This combo punch is a bit fierce, whether it can reach 100,000 by next February is a point of interest --- $10.22 million premium expenditure, if it fails, it must be really uncomfortable --- Institutions are so actively bullish, should retail investors follow or wait and see... --- Such a strong bullish call option, could someone be heavily betting against it on the other side? --- A combination of two different strike prices, is this to lock in profits? The tactics are a bit deep

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 01-16 03:58

Here we go again, the big players are betting on a rally... $10.22 million poured in, this pace is a bit crazy. Institutions are really betting on a two-year bull market, their courage is incredible. $353 million in spot exposure, can they sleep at night?

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AirdropSkeptic

· 01-16 03:43

Hmm... 102.2 million USD invested, this guy really believes in it. Institutions are stockpiling for the rebound. How much longer do we have to wait? An exposure of 353 million, that's a bold move. Do they know something we don't? If this wave succeeds, we'll make a killing. Small investors are still hesitating, big players have already placed their bets. Why is it always them who eat the meat while we drink the soup...

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GasFeeSobber

· 01-16 03:37

10.22 million invested, this guy really believes in it, betting that BTC will surge to over 100,000+ by 2026. --- 3.53 billion in exposure, at this scale... either institutions are really confident in a rise, or they are betting on volatility. --- Two contracts with such close expiration dates and such large positions, honestly I suspect it's the same person playing tricks. --- Here we go again, institutions are starting to accumulate call options, is this another move to push the market up? --- Looking at this trend, they are indeed paving the way for the subsequent market, but don’t be fooled by these big players. --- 1300 units + 2400 units, this setup is truly professional, ordinary retail investors wouldn’t dare to play like this. --- $100,000 strike price, these people really dare to dream, but maybe it could actually happen in two years.

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