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Deribit Exchange Sees Record $42.5B Bitcoin Options Open Interest as Traders Bet on New BTC Highs

Deribit Exchange Sees Record $42.5B Bitcoin Options Open Interest as Traders Bet on New BTC Highs

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2025-05-22 07:10:15
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Bitcoin’s surge past $111,000 has sparked historic activity in derivatives markets, with Deribit’s options open interest hitting $42.5 billion. This milestone highlights growing institutional positioning as traders accumulate bullish call options.

"Don’t be surprised if buying activity increases across all BTC-linked products," CoinDesk noted in its market analysis. The demand for upside exposure suggests professional traders are anticipating further price appreciation.

Derivatives markets often lead spot price movements. The concentration of call options at higher strike prices signals strong conviction that Bitcoin’s rally still has room to run.

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