βœ… FX Options Update (NY Cut | Latest Data) πŸ“… October 15, 2025

βœ… FX Options Update (NY Cut | Latest Data)
πŸ“… October 15, 2025


πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EUR/USD (Euro-denominated)

  • 1.1450: €1.1 B

  • 1.1600: €4.1 B 🚨

  • 1.1760: €1.1 B

  • 1.1800: €2.3 B

  • 1.1825: €1.2 B

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways
The €4.1 B cluster at 1.1600 dominates the board, acting as the central magnetic zone into NY cut.
Moderate clusters between 1.1760–1.1825 form an upper resistance band, establishing a balanced 1.16–1.18 range.
β†’ Expect price compression within this band and muted volatility before expiry.


πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GBP/USD (Pound-denominated)

  • 1.3500: Β£823 M

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways
A single mid-size strike at 1.3500 β€” potential short-term support or rebound level in a tight-range market.


πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USD/JPY (Dollar-denominated)

  • 150.00: $1.2 B

  • 151.50: $1.2 B

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways
Roughly $2.4 B concentrated between 150.00–151.50, overlapping with the intervention watch zone.
This band exerts a strong magnetic pull around Β₯150, limiting directional momentum.
β†’ Even if broken, post-cut reversals are likely around these levels.


πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ USD/CHF (Dollar-denominated)

  • 0.8085: $734 M

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways
Moderate single strike β€” short-term resistance and reaction level to watch.


πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AUD/USD (Aussie-denominated)

  • 0.6390: A$780 M

  • 0.6550: A$746 M

πŸ“Œ Key Takeaways
Even distribution (~A$1.5 B total) between 0.64–0.66, forming a balanced mid-range zone.
Suggests limited directional follow-through and likely range-bound behavior until cut.


πŸ“Š Option Floor Summary

Pair Key Strike / Range Trading Implication
EUR/USD 1.1600 (€4.1 B) / 1.16–1.18 band Largest magnet zone β€” watch for sharp moves after cut
USD/JPY 150.00–151.50 ($2.4 B) Overlaps with intervention zone β€” upside capped
AUD/USD 0.6390–0.6550 (A$1.5 B) Tight equilibrium range β€” muted reaction pre-cut
GBP/USD 1.3500 (Β£823 M) Local support, minor rebound potential
USD/CHF 0.8085 ($734 M) Resistance threshold β€” short-term rejection risk

πŸ“ˆ Overall Summary

The 1.1600 EUR/USD strike (€4.1 B) is today’s focal point β€” the largest single option concentration in the market.
Combined with the USD/JPY Β₯150 zone, both major pairs are locked in strong convergence ranges, suppressing volatility ahead of NY cut.

Expect position adjustments and consolidation through the session, with post-cut releases or data events likely to trigger directional breakouts later in the day.

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