Deribit Exchange Sees Surge in $300K Bitcoin Call Options as Traders Bet Big on Mid-2025 Rally
Crypto traders are making bold bets on Bitcoin’s price movement through derivatives, with Deribit’s $300,000 strike call option for June 2025 expiry emerging as the market’s most speculative play. Over 5,000 contracts represent a $484 million notional wager that BTC will triple in value by late June.
The June $300K call now ranks as Deribit’s second-most popular option in its June expiry series, trailing only more conservative $110K calls. This ultra-bullish positioning highlights growing institutional demand for asymmetric returns in crypto markets.
Deribit maintains its dominance in crypto options trading, capturing 75% of global volume. The exchange’s product offerings have become the go-to platform for institutional traders seeking Leveraged exposure to Bitcoin’s volatility.