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Today’s Options Overview October 13, 2026

Today’s Options Overview

October 13, 2026

Spot Rates

EUR/USD: 1.1178
USD/JPY: 158.24
GBP/USD: 1.3225
USD/CHF: 0.8325
USD/CAD: 1.4265
AUD/USD: 0.6962
NZD/USD: 0.5594
EUR/GBP: 0.8449

Options Expiring Today — October 13

EUR/USD

  • 1.1260 — €978 million
  • 1.1290 — €3.1 billion — Largest
  • 1.1300 — €1.2 billion
  • 1.1315 — €1.1 billion

Current spot is 1.1178.

The largest option is at 1.1290, with a notional of €3.1 billion, but it is around 112 pips above spot. Even the nearest strike, 1.1260, is about 82 pips higher, so the options’ influence in anchoring spot near current levels is limited.

If the pair rebounds, first watch its approach to 1.1260. Beyond that, €5.4 billion is concentrated between 1.1290 and 1.1315, making this an important zone if the pair rallies substantially.

All listed strikes are above spot today. In the near term, prioritize the market’s actual direction over any assumption that price will gravitate toward the options.

USD/JPY

  • 156.50 — $560 million
  • 158.00 — $1.3 billion — Largest
  • 160.00 — $545 million

Current spot is 158.24.

The largest option is at 158.00, with a notional of $1.3 billion, around 24 pips below spot. This is today’s key USD/JPY level.

Into the NY cut, watch for a return toward 158.00 and possible consolidation there. Observe whether the pair finds support at 158.00 or breaks below and stays there.

The 156.50 and 160.00 strikes are about 174 pips below and 176 pips above spot, respectively. For now, the focus is on price action around 158.00.

AUD/USD

  • 0.6950 — A$860 million — Largest
  • 0.7050 — A$502 million

Current spot is 0.6962.

The 0.6950 strike is very close, around 12 pips below spot, making it a potential short-term focal point. Into the NY cut, watch for a move toward 0.6950 and possible consolidation there.

The immediate question is whether the pair can hold above 0.6950. If it breaks clearly below and fails to recover, assess the downside momentum rather than assuming the options will provide support.

The 0.7050 strike is around 88 pips higher and may be relevant if the pair stages a substantial rebound.

GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, NZD/USD, and EUR/GBP

No notable options are listed for today.

Options Expiring the Next Business Day — October 14

EUR/USD

  • 1.1100 — €655 million
  • 1.1125 — €512 million
  • 1.1275 — €862 million
  • 1.1285 — €628 million
  • 1.1290 — €1.2 billion — Largest
  • 1.1325 — €565 million
  • 1.1335 — €625 million
  • 1.1350 — €528 million

Based on the current spot rate, the nearest strikes are 1.1125, around 53 pips below, and 1.1100, around 78 pips below. If the pair declines toward them, watch how price reacts at both levels.

On the upside, 1.1275 is around 97 pips above spot. A combined €2.69 billion is concentrated between 1.1275 and 1.1290.

There are few listed strikes near current levels for the next business day. Until price approaches one of the option zones, prioritize the market’s direction.

USD/JPY

  • 157.00 — $1.3 billion — Largest
  • 158.50 — $670 million
  • 159.00 — $1.1 billion
  • 159.50 — $521 million

The nearest strike is 158.50, around 26 pips above spot, and is the first level to watch the next day.

If the pair rises through 158.50, the next major strike is 159.00, around 76 pips higher. Beyond that, watch 159.50.

There is a $1.3 billion option at 157.00, but it is around 124 pips below spot, limiting its immediate effect as a price anchor.

USD/CAD

  • 1.4250 — $1.8 billion

Current spot is 1.4265.

The large option at 1.4250 is around 15 pips below spot, making it one of the most important levels for the next business day.

Watch for a return toward 1.4250 and possible consolidation around it. If price approaches, see whether it can recover after a clear break below or hold and rebound from the level.

AUD/USD

  • 0.6885 — A$629 million

This strike is around 77 pips below spot and may be relevant if the pair declines. Its direct influence near current levels is limited.

EUR/GBP

  • 0.8495 — €816 million

Current spot is 0.8449.

The 0.8495 strike is around 46 pips above spot and may be a level to watch during a rebound. If price approaches it, observe whether trading stabilizes around the strike.

Overall Picture

The key levels today are 158.00 in USD/JPY and 0.6950 in AUD/USD.

USD/JPY has a $1.3 billion option at 158.00, while AUD/USD has an A$860 million option at 0.6950. Both strikes are relatively close to spot.

EUR/USD has the day’s largest listed option at 1.1290, with a notional of €3.1 billion, but it is around 112 pips above spot. For near-term trading, USD/JPY and AUD/USD have more relevant strikes because their options are closer to current prices.

For the next business day, USD/CAD at 1.4250 stands out, with a notional of $1.8 billion and a distance of around 15 pips from spot. In USD/JPY, 158.50 is the first level to watch.

Trading Strategy

  • EUR/USD: Today’s options are far from spot, so prioritize the market’s direction. On a rebound, watch the reaction at 1.1260 and then 1.1290.
  • USD/JPY: Focus on price action as the pair approaches 158.00, including whether it holds or breaks below. If the rebound continues into the next business day, 158.50 is the next reference level.
  • AUD/USD: Watch for support and a possible return toward 0.6950. If the pair breaks below and fails to recover, prioritize the downside momentum.
  • USD/CAD: The 1.4250 strike is the key level for the next business day. Watch whether price consolidates near it or moves decisively away.

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