For EUR/USD options, the expirations are as follows: – 1.1500 with 1.8 billion – 1.1555 with 1.7 billion – 1.1575 with 1 billion – 1.1650 with 961 million – 1.1700 with 1.3 billion – 1.1730 with 1.1 billion In GBP/USD, expirations include: – 1.3385 with 775 million – 1.3400 with 590 million For USD/JPY, the expirations are: – 146.75 with 925 million – 147.00 with 1.9 billion

USD/JPY Details

Additional USD/JPY details show this expiration: – 148.75 with 687 million AUD/USD options have these expirations: – 0.6450 with 907 million – 0.6500 with 574 million – 0.6650 with 682 million For USD/CAD, expirations occur at: – 1.3630 with 1.5 billion – 1.3635 with 1 billion This data highlights potential risks, such as losing investments and emotional impacts. Given the significant options expirations, traders should expect price movements toward these levels. For the euro, the broad range from 1.1500 to 1.1730, which is above current market prices, suggests that big positions can sway market sentiment. This same behavior is evident now around the 1.0800 level, particularly after the European Central Bank’s recent rate cut, putting it on a different course than the U.S. Federal Reserve.

British Pound Analysis

For the British pound, the tight grouping around 1.3400 indicates a previous battle zone. The market is currently hesitant to move decisively above 1.2800 ahead of the July 4th general election. Political uncertainty and a cautious Bank of England, which maintained rates in its last meeting, point to a likely range-bound market until new leadership is established. The dollar-yen expirations just under current market levels, especially the large 1.9 billion at 147.00, indicate that traders are hedging against a sudden reversal. After Japan’s Ministry of Finance spent a record 9.8 trillion yen on interventions in April and May, we believe any attempt to reach the 160 level will face renewed selling pressure. Selling call options at higher strikes could be a smart way to prepare for this expected resistance. For the Australian dollar, the expirations between 0.6450 and 0.6650 reflect the ongoing struggle. We see 0.6650 as a crucial ceiling since recent weak industrial production data from China dampens enthusiasm for the currency. The pair is likely to stay within this range, making strategies that take advantage of low volatility appealing. The Canadian dollar expirations at 1.3630 and 1.3635 indicate a strong support level just below the current price. With the Bank of Canada cutting interest rates since June while the Fed remains steady, the overall trajectory for this pair seems to be upward. We consider these large option clusters as potential support, where buyers might step in if prices dip. Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.

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