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Top Analyst Reveals What’s Next For Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices

Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Lead Broad Rally

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Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at VerifiedInvesting.com, is doubling down on his bullish crypto calls,  and so far, the charts are proving him right.

About a month ago, when Bitcoin had just flushed to $60,000 and retail sentiment was bearish, Soloway turned bullish. Most people thought he was wrong. 

“When I see eight out of ten comments calling me a clown, I put more money into the trade,” he explained. For Soloway, extreme retail fear is not a warning, it is an invitation.

Bitcoin: The $74,000 Line That Changes Everything

Bitcoin is now trading above $74,000, marking eight consecutive days of gains. Soloway says the level to keep an eye on is a daily close above $74,000. If that holds, the next targets are $80,000 to $85,000.

The resistance at this level is not random. Soloway traced it back to a long-term trend line connecting multiple major price pivots, a classic technical setup where old support becomes new resistance. A clean break above it, he says, opens the door to the next significant leg higher.

Ethereum: A 45% Move Could Be on the Table

Ethereum has broken out of what Soloway describes as a textbook inside bar pattern, a structure where price compresses after a strong reversal before launching higher. ETH is now trading above $3,300 and confirming the breakout.

His price targets: $2,600 to $2,800 — which from the recent consolidation low would represent a 45% move. 

Solana and XRP Join the Party

Soloway is also long Solana, currently up around 15% on the trade, with targets of $115 to $118 after clearing the $100 resistance zone.

For the XRP community, Soloway revealed he picked up XRP over the weekend after spotting the same breakout pattern forming across the chart. He is already up 10% on the position and says the setup looks nearly identical to the other trades that have worked.

Despite the short-term bullishness, Soloway is clear-eyed about the macro backdrop. The larger trend, he says, still points downward. 

$2.1 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Today

20 March 2026 at 14:09
$2.1 Billion Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Today

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Today, the crypto market is going to see a slight volatility as Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth about $2.1 billion are set to expire. The market is already under pressure, so traders are watching important levels closely, Bitcoin’s “max pain” at $70,000 and Ethereum’s at $2,150, which could affect prices in the short term.

$1.7 Billion Bitcoin Options Expiry Today

A large batch of Bitcoin options worth around $1.7 billion is expiring today. According to Deribit, nearly 23,000 contracts are set to close, with a put-call ratio of 0.96, showing slightly balanced market sentiment.

The most important level right now is the “max pain” point near $70,000. This is the price where most option traders may face losses, and markets often move toward this level during expiry.

$2.1 billion Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today

Recently, Bitcoin tried to break above $75,000 but failed to hold that level. This rejection pushed the price back near $70,547, which is now acting as a key support zone. 

At the same time, a large number of bearish bets are sitting around the $60,000 level, showing that some traders are still expecting downside risk.

Adding to the pressure, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows of $253.7 million for two straight days, indicating that some investors are pulling money out in the short term.

$370 Million Ethereum Options Expiry Today

Ethereum is also part of today’s expiry event, with around $370 million worth of options contracts closing. As per the Deribit data, about 176,000 ETH contracts are expiring, with a put-call ratio of 1.04, showing slightly bearish sentiment.

The max pain level for Ethereum stands near $2,150, which could act as a magnet for price movement as expiry approaches.

How Options Expiry Will Impact the Crypto Market Today

Options expiry often brings short-term volatility as traders adjust their positions. Looking at the last week, a similar event pushed Bitcoin up by nearly 8% and Ethereum by around 10% after expiry.

However, this time the total expiry size is slightly smaller at $2.1 billion compared to last week’s $2.4 billion. This could mean lower market pressure, but price swings are still expected.

On the other hand, Polymarket predicts a 38% chance that Bitcoin could reach $65K by the end of March 2026. 

For now, the market remains cautious, as traders watch closely to see if this option’s expiry will impact current Bitcoin price levels.

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FAQs

What happens when Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire?

Options expiry can trigger short-term volatility as traders close or adjust positions, often pulling prices toward key “max pain” levels before stabilizing.

Will today’s options expiry cause a major crypto crash?

Not necessarily. Expiry usually causes temporary volatility, not crashes. Market direction depends on broader sentiment, liquidity, and macro factors.

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