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Bitcoin and Ether Climb Back to Levels Last Seen in January

A $3.2 million options bet is now wagering bitcoin reaches $95,000 by the end of October.

Executive takeaway

Bitcoin and ethereum prices reached levels not seen since January, coinciding with a large options trade targeting $95,000 by October's end.

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Bitcoin, Ether Rally Back to January Highs. Both bitcoin and ether have climbed sharply in recent weeks, retracing to levels last seen in January — the backdrop for a $3.2 million options bet targeting $95,000 bitcoin by late October.

Bitcoin, Ether Rally Back to January Highs

Both bitcoin and ether have climbed sharply in recent weeks, retracing to levels last seen in January — the backdrop for a $3.2 million options bet targeting $95,000 bitcoin by late October.

Live BTC-USD and ETH-USD prices, referenced against Yahoo Finance's Sept. 22, 2026 crypto price roundup.

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Bitcoin and ethereum prices rose to levels last seen in January, according to Tuesday's crypto price roundup. The rally coincides with a notable derivatives bet: a $3.2 million options trade, structured as a so-called "bitcoin butterfly," is wagering that bitcoin reaches $95,000 by the end of October. The scale of the options position — $3.2 million committed to a specific price target and date — suggests at least some traders see room for bitcoin to keep climbing over the next five weeks, rather than simply holding current levels. What remains unresolved is whether the rally reflects a broader shift in risk appetite or narrower positioning tied to this specific options structure. The wire items reviewed don't specify the current bitcoin price in dollar terms, only that it has returned to January levels.
What would change this view

If bitcoin fails to trade above $95,000 by October 31, the butterfly options structure referenced here would expire without validating the bullish bet it represents.

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