Deribit launches USDC-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options on August 19, expanding flexible crypto derivatives for retail and institutional traders.
Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives exchange now owned by Coinbase, will launch linear Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options on August 19, 2025. These options will be priced and settled in USDC, marking a significant expansion of its stablecoin-settled product line to include the two largest cryptocurrencies. This was announced on Deribit today through an X account, and it created enthusiasm among traders. The transfer is in line with the fact that the exchange had already introduced USDC-settled options on altcoins, such as Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP), last year, demonstrating its innovative approach.
Deribit Unveils Linear Crypto Options for Institutional Traders
The launch further incorporates USDC-settled BTC and ETH dated futures as well, which are in addition to Deribit current offerings. This growth is based on the success of the stablecoin-settled derivatives in the altcoin market. Also, Deribit has recently launched USDC rewards, which can be used to earn passive returns on USDC, without staking or lockups. This aspect has increased the need for flexible trading products. Both retail and institutional traders have shown more interest. This new offering responds to the market’s need for easier access.
The development made Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers enthusiastic. He said the launch of linear BTC and ETH options marks a major milestone. It helps them offer institutional-quality products. These products meet the growing needs of their clients. He emphasized that a settlement in USDC offers more flexibility and capital efficiency, and a familiar fiat-like structure. This is attractive to many players, both institutional and individual traders. The purpose of launching is to satisfy the growing need for trading tools that are reliable and efficient.
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Deribit Introduces Retail-Friendly USDC Options on Bitcoin, Ethereum
Linear options are financial derivatives whose payouts move directly with the price of the underlying asset. As BTC or ETH prices rise or fall, the option value moves in line with this and provides predictable exposure to the movements in the market. These securities are used widely to hedge risks, to trade speculatively, and to boost yields. They will allow traders to develop extensive strategies and thus will be a good addition to the platform of Deribit. This aspect increases the attractiveness of the exchange in the competitive market.
The new linear options will not affect Deribit’s existing inverse BTC and ETH options. These current options still use their respective cryptocurrencies for pricing and settlement. These will remain operational in the same manner. The linear options are seamlessly integrated with the Deribit risk engine so that margin offsets can be made with inverse options to achieve improved capital efficiency. They are also characterized by lower minimum order sizes of 0.01 BTC and 0.1 ETH, which helps to reach more people.
To sum up, Deribit will launch USDC-settled BTC and ETH options on August 19. This move marks a key step in the growth of the crypto derivatives market. As a result, the platform will likely attract more users because it offers more flexibility and easier access. Looking ahead, the growing crypto industry may set a new standard in trading products that benefit both institutional and retail investors.
