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Bitcoin hovers near 71K as 18.6B options expiry looms and exchange supply hits seven-year low

Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Bitcoin hovers near 71K as 18.6B options expiry looms and exchange supply hits seven-year low

Exchange supply falls to a seven-year low

Bitcoin is holding near $71,000 as easing geopolitical tensions calm risk sentiment. Traders are watching Friday’s $18.6 billion options expiry for the next directional cue, while Bitcoin on exchanges has fallen to a seven-year low, pointing to tighter available supply. Ethereum is lagging under selling pressure, and the broader market remains compressed, waiting for a decisive trigger.

  • Bitcoin stays near $71,000 as geopolitical tensions ease
  • Traders focus on Friday’s $18.6B options expiry for direction
  • Bitcoin on exchanges drops to a seven-year low
  • Ethereum lags with selling pressure amid market compression
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