πŸ“Š FX Option Landscape β€” September 12, 2025 (per pair, latest NY cut update)

πŸ“Š FX Option Landscape β€” September 12, 2025 (per pair, latest NY cut update)


πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EUR/USD (EUR notional)

  • 1.1550: €2.3bn

  • 1.1600: €2.4bn βœ…

  • 1.1650: €2.0bn

  • 1.1670: €1.0bn

  • 1.1675: €1.5bn

  • 1.1700: €3.6bn 🚨 Largest

  • 1.1725: €2.1bn

  • 1.1735: €929m

  • 1.1800: €2.1bn

  • 1.1850: €1.9bn

πŸ“Œ Focus:

  • 1.1700 (€3.6bn) stands out as the dominant strike.

  • The 1.1600–1.1725 cluster exceeds €10bn total, creating heavy convergence pressure into NY cut.

  • On the topside, 1.1800–1.1850 (nearly €4bn combined) form an additional cap, likely curbing upside attempts.


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USD/JPY (USD notional)

  • 146.00: $1.2bn

  • 147.40: $1.9bn βœ…

  • 147.50: $1.0bn

πŸ“Œ Focus:

  • 147.40 ($1.9bn) is the largest concentration.

  • Combined with 146.00–147.50 strikes, this band reinforces range compression into the cut.


πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AUD/USD (AUD notional)

  • 0.6500: A$565m

πŸ“Œ Focus:

  • Single mid-sized strike.

  • 0.65 remains a psychological pivot.


πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ USD/CAD (USD notional)

  • 1.3740: $500m

  • 1.3780: $762m

  • 1.4000: $524m

πŸ“Œ Focus:

  • 1.3780 ($762m) is slightly heavier.

  • Distribution between 1.3740–1.4000 points to muted direction, with CAD trading likely range-bound.


πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί/πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EUR/GBP (EUR notional)

  • 0.8725: €606m

πŸ“Œ Focus:

  • Mid-sized strike, likely to act as an intraday pivot during European hours.


πŸ‘‰ Key Takeaway:

  • The spotlight is on EUR/USD 1.1700 (€3.6bn) and USD/JPY 147.40 ($1.9bn).

  • Both represent powerful NY cut magnets, with strong potential for range compression followed by a breakout risk around expiry.


βš–οΈ 15-minute Power Balance Snapshot:
CAD > EUR = AUD = USD > CHF > GBP > NZD > JPY

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