Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K

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What happened

A bitcoin options trader targeted a price of $95,000 by October 30, with $3.17 million paid upfront.

A bigger rally could erase the position’s entire payout at expiry, however, creating an unusual predicament for someone betting on higher prices.

Key facts

  • A bitcoin options trader targeted a price of $95,000 by October 30, with $3.17 million paid upfront.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:33:25 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. Bitcoin Liquidations Drop Sharply as BTC Price Holds Above $86,000

  3. Narrowing price cushions leave Bitcoin loans vulnerable to 4.7% price dips as Aave weighs higher leverage

  4. Someone Bet $3.17M on Bitcoin Price Rising—But Could Lose Big if BTC Hits $100K

  5. Bitcoin Holders Face Violent Attacks—How to Stay Safe as BTC Price Soars

  6. Bitcoin Cash Price Surges 30% as CME Announces BCH Futures Launch

  7. Bitcoin Could Deliver 3-5x Returns This Cycle as Volatility Fades

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