#BTC #ETH #GT #Pepe #, XRP Here’s your updated Bitcoin (BTC) snapshot—real-time price sits at $117,698, down roughly 0.93% from yesterday.
BTC Trading Signals & Market Drivers for August 16, 2025
1. Option Expiry May Fuel Volatility
Over $6 billion in BTC and ETH options expire today.
Bitcoin's max pain sits near $117,000, just below the current price (~$118,995).
A put-call ratio of 0.90 signals slight bullish sentiment.
2. CME Gap Closure Sparks Rebound
BTC recently bounced after closing a CME futures gap around $117,500, hinting at bullish momentum.
Coupled with a softer-than-expected U.S.