the charts might look a bit intimidating today, the real story behind the volatility is a massive $2.9 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiring just as we wait for the high-stakes CPI inflation report. There is a fascinating gap between the $74,000 "Max Pain" point where big-money bettors wanted Bitcoin to be and the $67,000 reality we see now, which honestly shows how much the market is still reacting to the "blown out" jobs report from earlier this week. It’s also important to watch the political tug-of-war after the House voted 219-211 to stop the Canada tariffs; while it’s mostly symbolic for now, it adds a layer of uncertainty that whales are watching closely. This all ties back to what CZ mentioned in his AMA that we are in a phase where "survival and stability" are more important than chasing hype. Seeing whale wallets quietly opening $80 million long positions even as retail fear stays high suggests that the "Big Money" is looking past the daily noise and preparing for the next move once the inflation data hits that 2.5% forecast. #CPIWatch #BTC #ETH $BTC $ETH