π FX Option Landscape β September 12, 2025 (per pair, latest NY cut update)
πͺπΊ EUR/USD (EUR notional)
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1.1550: β¬2.3bn
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1.1600: β¬2.4bn β
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1.1650: β¬2.0bn
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1.1670: β¬1.0bn
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1.1675: β¬1.5bn
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1.1700: β¬3.6bn π¨ Largest
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1.1725: β¬2.1bn
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1.1735: β¬929m
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1.1800: β¬2.1bn
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1.1850: β¬1.9bn
π Focus:
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1.1700 (β¬3.6bn) stands out as the dominant strike.
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The 1.1600β1.1725 cluster exceeds β¬10bn total, creating heavy convergence pressure into NY cut.
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On the topside, 1.1800β1.1850 (nearly β¬4bn combined) form an additional cap, likely curbing upside attempts.
πΊπΈ USD/JPY (USD notional)
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146.00: $1.2bn
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147.40: $1.9bn β
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147.50: $1.0bn
π Focus:
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147.40 ($1.9bn) is the largest concentration.
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Combined with 146.00β147.50 strikes, this band reinforces range compression into the cut.
π¦πΊ AUD/USD (AUD notional)
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0.6500: A$565m
π Focus:
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Single mid-sized strike.
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0.65 remains a psychological pivot.
π¨π¦ USD/CAD (USD notional)
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1.3740: $500m
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1.3780: $762m
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1.4000: $524m
π Focus:
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1.3780 ($762m) is slightly heavier.
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Distribution between 1.3740β1.4000 points to muted direction, with CAD trading likely range-bound.
πͺπΊ/π¬π§ EUR/GBP (EUR notional)
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0.8725: β¬606m
π Focus:
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Mid-sized strike, likely to act as an intraday pivot during European hours.
π Key Takeaway:
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The spotlight is on EUR/USD 1.1700 (β¬3.6bn) and USD/JPY 147.40 ($1.9bn).
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Both represent powerful NY cut magnets, with strong potential for range compression followed by a breakout risk around expiry.
βοΈ 15-minute Power Balance Snapshot:
CAD οΌ EUR = AUD = USD οΌ CHF οΌ GBP οΌ NZD οΌ JPY