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βœ… FX Option Overview (NY Cut | Latest Update) πŸ“… October 9, 2025

βœ… FX Option Overview (NY Cut | Latest Update)
πŸ“… October 9, 2025

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EUR/USD (Euro-based)

  • 1.1600: €1.1 B

  • 1.1615: €2.1 B 🚨

  • 1.1680: €847 M

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways

  • The 1.1615 (€2.1 B) strike is the largest concentration zone.

  • Strong nearby support at 1.1600, creating a powerful magnet area between 1.1600–1.1620.
    β†’ Expect strong convergence pressure into the NY cut.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GBP/USD (Pound-based)

  • 1.3450: Β£570 M

πŸ“Œ Note

  • Moderate single cluster β€” could act as a short-term pivot within a narrow range.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USD/JPY (Dollar-based)

  • 149.00: $851 M

  • 150.00: $937 M

  • 150.15: $1.1 B 🚨

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways

  • Over $2 B concentrated between 150.00–150.15.

  • The 150 yen zone acts as a strong magnet near current levels.
    β†’ Even if price breaks above 150, pullbacks are likely, suggesting a tight range around 150 until the NY cut.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AUD/USD (Aussie-based)

  • 0.6575: A$576 M

πŸ“Œ Note

  • Medium-sized single option β€” may trigger short-term reactions at this level.

πŸ“Š Strategy Summary (From Option Floor Perspective)

Currency Pair Key Zone Strategy View
EUR/USD 1.1600–1.1620 (€3 B +) Strong range compression zone; watch for breakout direction
USD/JPY 150.00–150.15 ($2 B +) Major concentration area; high risk of range-bound stagnation
GBP/USD 1.3450 (Β£570 M) Moderate scale; potential pivot level
AUD/USD 0.6575 (A$570 M) Light reaction candidate; short-term focus

πŸ‘‰ Main Focus Today:

  • USD/JPY near Β₯150 and EUR/USD around 1.1615 are the dominant zones.

  • Both pairs are under strong magnetic pull heading into the NY cut, limiting directional momentum.

  • If a breakout occurs, beware of sharp post-cut extensions or quick reversals immediately after the options expire.

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