Revolut Explores Crypto Derivatives Expansion Amid Growing U.K. Market Interest

Digital banking platform Revolut is positioning itself to enter the cryptocurrency derivatives market, as evidenced by a recent job posting for a General Manager of Crypto Derivatives. The role explicitly involves building a new derivatives offering "from zero to scale," signaling strategic ambitions beyond its existing spot trading services.

The move follows Revolut’s gradual rollout of its professional crypto exchange, which launched in the U.K. in May 2024 before expanding to the EU. Derivatives represent a logical next step as institutional demand grows—particularly in the U.K., where regulated platforms like GFO-X and Galaxy Digital’s FCA-approved arm are already capitalizing on this trend.

Market infrastructure for crypto derivatives is maturing rapidly in the region. The Financial Conduct Authority’s oversight of products like centrally-cleared contracts adds legitimacy, potentially attracting more traditional finance participants to the space. Revolut’s established user base could accelerate adoption if its derivatives platform mirrors the accessibility of its current crypto products.