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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 1st June 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for June 1 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.1000 3.8bn
  • 1.1100 1.7bn
  • 1.1250 2.5bn


EURUSD pair is overbought on the one hour chart and showing signs of running out of steam to the upside with a double top formation and with Markit PMI’s and US data out before the New York cut. The 1.1100 maturity is very much in play. The 1.1000 maturity should not be discounted due to its massive size.

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2210 428m
  • 1.2220 471m

GBPUSD pair is approaching an area of resistance but moving in an upward channel. The 2 maturities look to be out of play. UK and US data out later.

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 107.40 525m
  • 107.80 820m
  • 108.05 881m
  • 108.10 450m
  • 108.25 375m
  • 108.30 680m


USDJPY pair is in a bear channel but oversold on our one hour chart. The 107.40 maturity looks to be the most likely candidate for a strike. Look out for US PMI data later.

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 29 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 29 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.1050 547m 

The EURUSD pair is overbought on the one hour chart and there is a good chance of a pullback due to profit-taking as price begins to fade. Eurozone and US data out later.

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2200 259m
  • 1.2225 463m
  • 1.2300 475m
  • 1.2355 257m
  • 1.2375 225m
  • 1.2450 349m

Cable has run into an area of resistance at 1.2350 and is currently overbought on our one hour chart. Likely to find support at 1.23. US data up during the US session and an important announcement from Pres. Trump regarding China. This will likely cause market turmoil.

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 107.50 361m
  • 108.25 526m
  • 108.50 520m

USDJPY pair is oversold on our one hour chart. Yesterday we pointed out that price action had previously stalled at the 5 areas we marked. Indeed that happened again yesterday. Expect some upside where the 107.50 maturity looks to be in play.

– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6600 1.1bn 
  • 0.6650 666m
  • 0.6700 1.5bn

AUDUSD is in a bull retracement having found support at 0.6600. Currently looking to break out of a wedge formation. The upside looks as if it still has more room on our one hour chart which is overbought. The pair is likely to conform with the US$ so watch out for news and data due out later.

– EUR/GBP: EUR amounts

  • 0.8900 455m

The EURGBP pair is well bid with Euro’s getting bought across the board. This option at 0.8900 is out of play.

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 28 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 28 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0995 612m
  • 1.1020 673m


EURUSD pair on our one hour chart has begun to find a firm footing above the key 1.10 exchange rate. Currently oversold and trapped in a wedge formation the 1.1020 maturity is looking attractive. However, we have a slew of data coming out of the Eurozone area during the European session, including, inflation and personal spending and other data including initial claims due from the US before the 10 AM cut.

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2160 701m 


The GBPUSD pair saw a sharp bear reversal yesterday to the key 1.22 level, which was rejected. Price action is currently muted and consolidating as traders seek the next break out. Again, this may be dependent on the US data due out at 1.30 (BST). We could see another push lower due to uncertainties and tension regarding the trade EU trade talks. The 1.2160 maturity looks to be out of play.

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.95 360m
  • 107.00 535m
  • 107.10 369m
  • 107.75 400m
  • 107.90 1.8bn
  • 108.33 446m

USDJPY is currently trading in a tight consolidation range on our one hour chart. The 107.90 maturity is large at $1.8 Bn and will prove to be a strong magnet for price action up to the release of the US data and then on to the New York Cut. 5 previous attempts at similar high levels have resulted in a push lower.

– NZD/USD: NZD amounts

  • 0.6230 209m 


NZDUSD is in a tight bullish channel where the price action is somewhat muted. The pair will likely conform with the general trend in the US Dollar (long US dollar short NZ $ or vice versa) during the European and US session. The 0.6230 maturity is in play.

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 27 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 27 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0930 871m
  • 1.0990 1.0bn

The EURUSD pair has found some support overnight at the 1.0950 level and is currently oversold on our one hour chart. Price action was capped just under the key 1.10 level in yesterday’s European and US session but a large €1B option expiry at 1.0990 will act as a magnet. Caution should be noted as there are key ECB policymaker speeches due this morning, including Ms Lagarde.

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts

  • 1.2500 460m

 

Cable is coming off a bull run where it ran into resistance at 1.2362 after HM Gov announced an easing of lockdown measures and where the ECB policymakers eased their stance on fishery rights which might open the way to more successful trade talks next month. Even so, the 1.25 option looks well out of play as the pair remains in a bear channel due to profit-taking.

 

– USD/JPY: USD amounts

  • 107.80 868m
  • 107.90 889m
  • 108.15 1.0bn

 


After a corrective double top downturn, the USDJPY pair is in a consolidation phase. A breakout is imminent, the likely candidate is a continuation to the bear move.

– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6600 1.1bn
  • 0.6650 633m

The AUSUSD pair is stuck in a low volume sideways action and the 0.6650 cut is right in the middle. Expect a continuation in this motion as price action is thin.

– EUR/GBP: EUR amounts

  • 0.8900 794m

EURGBP is in a sideways move as it consolidates looking for the next breakout. The pound has been firming over the last 24 hours and ECB policymaker speeches due in the next few hours may set the tone for the next move out of this price action phase. The 0.8900 is a large expiry and looks to be very much in play.

 

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 26 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 26 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0900 885m
  • 1.0945 732m

The EURUSD pair is caught in an upward trend on our one-hour time frame. Currently pulling back from an overbought position we can expect that the pair will remain bullish during the European and US session. Therefore, both of our maturities remain in play. A slew of US data due out at 1:30 BST, which is before the cut, may have a significant impact on price action.

 

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2125 255m

The GBPUSD pair has caught a bid tone having failed to breach the support line. The pair is near an area of previous resistance and may see a pullback before the 10 AM New York cut. However, the maturity at 1.2125 is out of play.

 

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 107.25 440m
  • 107.90 403m


The USDJPY pair is continuing in its bull trend and the 107.90 Cut is very much in play. The pair is overbought on our one hour chart but seems to be holding up and aside from the US data due out as previously mentioned, the pair should remain bid.

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 25th May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 25 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0795 628m
  • 1.0895 559m

The EURUSD pair is in a bear channel but is oversold on our one hour chart. We should expect subdued price action due to a lack of market data out today and the fact that it is a public holiday in the UK and USA. The option maturity at 1.0895 is currently in close proximity to the exchange rate and we may see a pull-back to the level later in the session. However, at the moment the bears are in control..

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 1.0795 628m
  • 1.0895 559m

The USDJPY pair is in a pull-back phase of a bull trend on our one hour chart. The 107.95 option maturity is very much in play. Again, a lack of economic data and public holiday in the USA may see subdued price action. However, the pair has been known for extra volatility during US public holidays and caution should be taken around the time of the New York cut.

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 22 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 22 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0855 2.0bn
  • 1.0860 590m
  • 1.0875 1.6bn
  • 1.0880 667m
  • 1.0885 520m
  • 1.0900 532m
  • 1.0950 747m
  • 1.1000 1.2bn
  • 1.1035 574m
  • 1.1040 775m

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2200 754m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.75 1.1bn
  • 106.85 906m
  • 107.00 1.4bn
  • 107.45 440m
  • 107.50 910m
  • 107.75 410m

– NZD/USD: NZD amounts

  •  0.6100 380m


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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 21 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 21 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2275 389m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 107.69 484m

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX Options Market Combined Volume Expiries for 20 May 2020

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex Academy FX Options market combined volume expiries section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large combined maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ with a good chance of a strike if labelled in red, still in play and a possible strike if labelled in orange and ‘out of play’ and an unlikely strike if labelled in blue, with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 20 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0930 629m 

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2150 332m
  • 1.2250 216m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.89 507m
  • 107.00 416m
  • 107.70 595m
  • 108.00 934m
  • 108.70 500m

– USD/CAD: USD amounts

  • 1.3750 710m 

– NZD/USD: NZD amounts

  • 0.6060 267m

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled in red, orange and blue. Therefore, if you see option expiry exchange rates labelled in red these should be considered in-play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. There is still a lesser possibility of a strike if they are in orange and so these are ‘in-play’ too. However, if we have labelled them in blue, they should be considered ‘not in-play’ and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the 10 AM New York cut.

Our technical analysis is based on exchange rates which may be several hours earlier in the day and may not reflect price action at the time of the maturities. Also, we have not factored in economic data releases or keynote speeches by policymakers, or potential market volatility leading up to the cut.

Although we have added some technical analysis we suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, the maturities will look more or less likely to become a strike at 10 AM NY time due to exchange rate fluctuations resulting in a different perspective with regard to technical analysis, and also due to upcoming economic data releases for the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for May 15 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot or Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot or Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot or Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 15 NY cut

FX option expiries for May 15 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0700 859m
  • 1.0800 569m
  • 1.0900 711m

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2085 209m
  • 1.2250 256m 

   

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.00 939m
  • 106.25 1.4bn
  • 106.50 1.3bn
  • 107.00 2.4bn
  • 107.50 2.2bn
  • 108.00 2.5bn

– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6400 534m 

– USD/CAD: USD amounts

  • 1.4085 756m 

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled them as cold, warm or hot.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for May 13 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot or Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot or Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting Forex.Academy’s FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, Forex Academy will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of volumes of $100 million-plus, as these large commutative maturities at the specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic pull on price action, especially in the hours near their maturities. These happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This effect is due to the big institutional players hedging their positions using option derivatives. Each option expiry has to be considered ‘in-the-money’ if labelled as Hot and Warm, or ‘out of the money’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 13 New York cut

FX option expiries for May 13, NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.00 429m
  • 107.00 861m
  • 107.40 1.1bn


– GBP/USD: GBP amounts        

  • 1.2440 350m


– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6500 1.0bn 

– USD/CAD: USD amounts

  • 1.4000 1.5bn


– EUR/GBP: EUR amounts

  • 0.8740 420m
  • 0.8750 362m

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As we can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we have also labelled them as cold, warm or hot.

Therefore, if you spot exchange rates labelled as warm or hot, these should be considered In-Play. That is because we believe there is a greater likelihood of the expiry maturing at these levels based on the technical analysis at the time of this writing. However, if you see them labelled as Cold, they should be considered Not In-Play; thus it would be unlikely that price action could reach these levels, which are referred to as Strikes, at the New York’s cut time. Please consider that upcoming economic data releases are not factored in, nor did we take into account policymaker speeches that may modify the technical analysis outlook in the hours leading up to the expiration.

We suggest you plot these levels onto your own trading charts and combine this information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the volume of interest, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for May 11 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. This is because the big institutional players hedge their positions accordingly. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 11 New York cut

FX option expiries for May 11 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0800 892m
  • 1.0850 1.0bn


– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 106.25 410m
  • 106.40 511m
  • 106.70 588m


– EUR/GBP: EUR amounts

  • 0.8700 983m
  • 0.8800 902m

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As you can see on the charts we have also plotted the expiration levels at the various exchange rate maturities and we will also labelled them as cold, warm or hot.

Therefore, if you see exchange rates labelled as warm or hot, these should be considered In-Play, because we believe there is a greater chance of the expiry maturing at these levels based on technical analysis at the time of writing. However, if we have labelled them as Cold, they should be considered Not In-Play and therefore price action would be unlikely to reach these levels, which are often referred to as Strikes, at the time of the New York cut. Please bear in mind that we have not factored in upcoming economic data releases, or policymaker speeches and that technical analysis may change in the hours leading up to the cut.

We suggest you take the levels and plot them onto your own trading charts and incorporate the information into your own trading methodology in order to use the information to your advantage.

Remember the higher the amount, the larger the gravitational pull towards the exchange rate maturity at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for May 8 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 8 New York cut

FX option expiries for May 8 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0825 524m
  • 1.0850 1.9bn
  • 1.0885 522m
  • 1.0900 1.3bn
  • 1.0975 579m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  • 105.00 1.1bn

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If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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Crypto Guides

Perpetual Swaps for Bitcoin – Explained!

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Perpetual Swaps, also referred to as perpetual contracts, are essentially a very popular type of futures contract. These contracts are largely dominated by the BitMEX exchange. The XBT/USD has seen to be one of the most popular products offered by them. Bitcoin derivatives, particularly perpetual contracts on BitMEX, were surging of popularity in 2009, in every Bitcoin derivative platform where all of them had record high volumes.

According to sources, BitMEX has a volume of around $2 billion consistently for 24-hour for Bitcoin futures. One of the reasons for this overwhelming volume can be accounted for its high leverage that is provided. For example, BitMEX facilitates 100x leverage on perpetual contracts. So, traders can open positions worth 100 BTC in the futures market with just 1 BTC as margin.

 

Understanding Futures Contracts on Bitcoin

Perpetual swaps can be considered as a futures contract for Bitcoin where a futures contract is simply an agreement between two parties to buy/sell a security at a particular price and date in the future. The buyer of the futures contract is then required to buy the underlying asset once the contract comes to expiry, and the seller is obligated to deliver those assets to the buyer at the time of expiry.

Futures are said to be a type of derivatives because they are derived from the underlying value of the asset. But perpetual contracts are quite different though they are a form of futures contracts. They are also referred to as “inverse futures contracts.” It is nothing but a standard futures contract, where cash-settlement of the underlying asset can be done without physical delivery.

The reason they are referred to as inverse futures contracts for Bitcoin because the settlement for BTC/USD is accomplished in BTC instead of USD that happens in all other futures markets. As a result, the US dollar is interpreted as a commodity, while BTC is used for the settlement of the contract.

The Benefits of Trading Perpetual Swaps

Well, there got to be some reasons for the skyrocketing volume that is seen in the volume of Bitcoin futures contracts. So, let’s discuss them out.

1️⃣ The uniqueness of the inverse futures contract is that it enables us to trade cryptocurrencies against fiat currencies without really having any exposure to the fiat currency. This type of facility can cut through the regulatory complications involving deposits into the exchange using fiat currencies.

2️⃣ Practically hedging positions in USD by shorting positions is another great exclusive feature in an inverse futures contract for Bitcoin.

3️⃣ As mentioned, every future comes to an expiry. However, the inverse futures contract created by BitMEX does not expire and levy a funding rate at three predetermined times every single day using the negative funding mechanism. The funding payment (size of the position plus the funding rate) is provoked every 8 hours at these specific times: 4:00 UTC, 12:00 UTC, 20:00 UTC.

Conclusion

With the great features offered by the inverse futures contract for Bitcoin, the possibility of institutional money coming into the cryptocurrency market seems to be pretty high, which could hence expand and mature the existing futures market. Also, the no expiration of Bitcoin futures is another for this market to stay tight in the coming years as well.

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for May 7 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm, or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 7 NY cut

FX option expiries for May 7 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0700 1.0bn
  • 1.0750 673m
  • 1.0775 599m
  • 1.0780 783m
  • 1.0800 2.3bn
  • 1.0805 518m
  • 1.0810 523m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts         

  •  105.25 450m
  •  105.40 430m
  •  105.75 700m
  •  106.00 457m
  •  106.50 1.1bn
  •  106.75 705m
  •  107.00 1.1bn

– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6400 698m
  • 0.6415 1.2bn

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If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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FX option expiries for May 6 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 6 New York cut

FX option expiries for May 6 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0860 519m 

 

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts   

  • 1.2325 250m
  • 1.2400 327m

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If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations due to technical analysis trading and upcoming economic data releases of the associated pairs.

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FX option expiries for May 4 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 4 NY cut

FX option expiries for May 4 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0870 for 727m
  • 1.0955 for 1bn

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If you want to learn how forex option expiries affect price action in the spot FX market see our educational article by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VR2Nji

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations of the associated pairs.

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FX option expiries for May 1 New York cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for May 1 New York cut

FX option expiries for May 1 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0900 630m


– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

  • 0.6530 1.9bn 

– AUD/NZD: AUD amounts

  • 1.0600 378m 

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations of the associated pairs.

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FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM Eastern time. Each option expiry should be considered ‘in-play’ if labelled as Hot, Warm or ‘out of play’ if labelled Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for Apr 30 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

1.0730 513m

1.0750 712m

1.0800 2.1bn

1.0947 1.1bn

– USD/JPY: USD amounts

105.50 645m

106.00 569m

106.60 640m

106.65 521m

107.00 645m

107.10 413m

107.15 573m

107.35 1.4bn

107.50 2.2bn

107.60 640m

 

– GBP/USD: GBP amounts

1.2320 209m

1.2375 209m

1.2395 269m

1.2400 220m

1.2430 241m

 

– AUD/USD: AUD amounts

0.6570 2.7bn 

 

Of the notable option expiries which we brought you yesterday: price action hit the 108.65 level for EURUSD pair, which was an official strike at the 10 AM cut. We listed this as Hot

ERUGBP hit 0.8730 at the cut, which was only 30 pips from the 0.8700 option expiry. We listed this as Hot too.

GBPUSD had an expiry at 1.2425 and where we saw price action hit 124.47 at the cut, just 22 pips from the option expiry. We also listed this as Hot

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes. Also, heat levels may change throughout the day in line with the exchange rate fluctuations of the associated pairs.

 

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FX option expiries for Apr 28 NY cut

FX option expiries for Apr 28 NY cut

28 April 2020, 08:35
FX option expiries for Apr 28 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  • 1.0820 557m
  • 1.0980 508m

USD/JPY: USD amounts

  • 107.50 3.2bn
  • 107.99 428m

GBP/USD: GBP amounts

  • 1.2400 291m

NZD/USD: NZD amounts

  • 0.6050 352m

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Forex Options

FX option expiries for Apr 27 NY cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time. Each option expiry will be identified as ‘in-play’ or ‘not in-play” and labelled as Hot, Warm or Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time. Each option expiry will be identified as ‘in-play’ or ‘not in-play” and labelled as Hot, Warm or Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happens daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time. Each option expiry will be identified as ‘in-play’ or ‘not in-play” and labelled as Hot, Warm or Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for Apr 27 NY cut

27 April 2020, 08:46

FX option expiries for Apr 27 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

EUR/USD: EUR amounts

1.0760 599m

1.0800 1.1bn

1.0820 504m

– USD/JPY: USD amounts

106.75 457m

107.00 1.2bn

107.50 874m

107.55 410m

107.60 668m

108.00 1.3bn

108.35 788m

108.40 521m

108.50 632m

– EUR/GBP: EUR amounts

0.8700 775m

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes.

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FX option expiries for Apr 24 NY cut

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities, as specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happen daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities, as specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happen daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time.

Thank you for visiting the Forex.Academy FX Options Expiries Section. Each day, where available, we will bring you notable maturities in FX Options of amounts of $100 million-plus, and where these large commutative maturities at specified currency exchange rates often have a magnetic effect on price action, especially in the hours leading to their maturities, which happen daily at 10.00 AM, Eastern Time. Each option expiry will be identified as ‘in-play’ or ‘not in-play” and labelled as Hot, Warm, or Cold with regard to the likelihood of price action meeting the strike price at maturity.

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FX option expiries for Apr 24 NY cut

24 April 2020, 08:21

FX option expiries for Apr 24 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below.

– EUR/USD: EUR amounts

  •  1.0845 530m

The current price action is bearish and therefore the strike at 1.0845 is out of play.

– USD/CAD: USD amounts

  •  1.4150 730m 

The current price action is bullish for the pair and therefore the strike at 1.4150 is in play.

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DISCLAIMER: Please note that this information is for educational purposes.