Deribit Exchange Considers US Market Entry as Regulatory Landscape Shifts Under Trump
Deribit, the world’s leading crypto options exchange, is evaluating expansion into the US market amid perceived regulatory easing under the Trump administration. The platform handled $1.3 trillion in notional volume last year, underscoring its derivatives trading dominance.
CEO Luuk Strijers highlighted the evolving political environment as pivotal in reassessing US operations, contrasting it with the more restrictive approach during Biden’s term. This strategic move signals increasing institutional Optimism about cryptocurrency’s regulatory future.