#deribit

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BTC Holds $78K as Trump Pushes the CLARITY Act Amid Bank Pushback and IBIT Options OI Tops Deribit in Institutional Shift

➤ Donald Trump is pushing for the CLARITY Act to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, signaling potential legislative momentum despite banking sector concerns. ➤ BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF (IBIT) has surpassed Deribit in options open interest, indicating a significant institutional shift and long-term conviction in Bitcoin. ➤ The article also touches upon other market movements including Litecoin's zero-day vulnerability, Aave's recovery fund for rsETH, and the Ethereum Foundation unstaking ETH.

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Bitcoin’s $55 billion options market is now obsessing over one specific date that forces a $100k showdown

Bitcoin’s options market is large, liquid, and (at the moment) unusually concentrated. Total open interest stands near $55.76 billion, with Deribit carrying $46.24 billion of that stack, far ahead of CME at $4.50 billion, OKX at $3.17 billion, Bybit at $1.29 billion, and Binance at $558.42 million, while spot trades in the $92,479.90 area. The curve tilts toward a single settlement date, Dec. 26,…

Bitcoin’s $55 billion options market is now obsessing over one specific date that forces a $100k showdown

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$80K Put Now Most Popular Bet

A week ago, CoinDesk highlighted a bearish shift in the BTC options market, with the $85,000 put overtaking the $140,000 call as the most popular bet on crypto exchange Deribit. Now, the $80,000 put has taken the lead, boasting an open interest of just over $2 billion, while the $85,000 put ranks second with $1.97 billion in open interest. Meanwhile, the $140,000 call’s open interest has dropped…

$80K Put Now Most Popular Bet

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Why $13B in Bitcoin options expiring this week is a price nothing burger

Every few months, headlines warn of a looming multi-billion-dollar options expiry poised to shake Bitcoin price. This quarter’s figure, roughly $13 billion in notional contracts, sounds dramatic, yet it’s part of a well-worn pattern on Deribit, the exchange that clears nearly 90% of Bitcoin’s options open interest. The real story isn’t the size of the expiry, but the rhythm of how volatility is…

Why $13B in Bitcoin options expiring this week is a price nothing burger

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XRP Options See Surge in Open Interest Nearing $100M Amidst Volatility

Open interest in XRP options listed on Deribit is rapidly approaching a new high, fueled by the token’s heightened implied volatility attracting yield-seeking traders. The notional open interest (OI) has surged to almost $98 million from $71 million since the June 27 quarterly expiry, marking a significant 38% increase in just two weeks. This brings it close to the June 24 peak of $102.3 million,…

XRP Options See Surge in Open Interest Nearing $100M Amidst Volatility

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Coinbase Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar Deribit Acquisition: Report

Fueled by a potentially more favorable regulatory environment, Coinbase (COIN) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a leading global cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to Bloomberg. The report indicates that both companies have informed Dubai regulators about the ongoing discussions. Previous reports, including rumors of Kraken’s interest, suggest a potential valuation…

Coinbase Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar Deribit Acquisition: Report

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Coinbase Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar Deribit Acquisition: Report

Amidst a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration, speculation rises about a potential acquisition, with leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, a prominent global derivatives exchange, according to Bloomberg. Sources indicate that Coinbase and Deribit have engaged with Dubai regulators, where Deribit holds…

Coinbase Eyes Multi-Billion Dollar Deribit Acquisition: Report

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Bitcoin's $100K Option Becomes Deribit's Most Popular Play, Surpassing $120K Target

Recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market has dethroned the previously favored $120,000 Bitcoin (BTC) options bet, with the $100,000 strike price now holding the top spot on Deribit, signaling a potential tempering of bullish expectations among traders. Currently, the $100,000 call option boasts the highest notional open interest on the exchange, valued at $1.55 billion. Notional open…

Bitcoin's $100K Option Becomes Deribit's Most Popular Play, Surpassing $120K Target